Equity Scholarships frequently asked questions

Equity Scholarships are university-funded payments. They support undergraduate students who are experiencing financial hardship.

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SATAC assesses applicants for the Adelaide University Access Scholarship. 

You can apply for this scholarship through SATAC if you: 

Applicants who are continuing their study from previous semesters, undertaking postgraduate or online study, or are international students, should enquire with the university directly. 

More information about the scholarship is available on the Adelaide University website. 

As there may be more applicants than scholarships, SATAC uses the university’s selection criteria to determine the rank order. 

You are not guaranteed a scholarship even if you meet the eligibility criteria. 

Check the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website for information about scholarships and tax. The website includes a tool to help you check whether your scholarship is tax exempt.

For further information, contact the ATO enquiry line on 13 28 61.

Adelaide University offers a range of scholarships and grants to First Nations students. More information about these scholarships is available on the Adelaide University website.

SATAC's other participating institutions also offer a range of scholarships and grants for First Nations students. Contact the First Nations student services or scholarships office at your institution for more information. You can find helpful links on SATAC’s Financial Assistance for Students page.

Before the census date, contact SATAC   for advice. After the census date, contact the Adelaide University scholarships office for information. 

To begin your application, you need your SATAC undergraduate application reference number. You can find this number in your offer letter or in mySATAC. 

If you receive a Commonwealth means-tested income support payment you will need: 

The CRN or DVA file number must be your own, not your parent's or partner's. 

If you do not receive a Commonwealth means-tested support payment, you will need the names, dates of birth and income details for the last two financial years for all family members (including partners) in your household. 

You must complete and save all the sections listed in black in the left-hand menu of your application. Once complete, every menu item will show either a green tick or circle next to it. You will then be able to select the Submit button. 

Yes, we will send you an Equity Scholarships acknowledgement email. Contact SATAC if you don't receive the email within two days of applying. 

If your contact details have changed, you will need to update them. To access your application, go to My Application and log in. 

If your name is incorrect or has changed, let SATAC know in writing. You should include your SATAC Equity Scholarships reference number in your correspondence. 

If you applied for a Centrelink benefit after submitting your application, you can add your CRN or DVA file number by logging into your application. 

If your CRN, DVA file number or income information is incorrect, you can change it online. 

If your circumstances or details change after the census date or after receiving a scholarship, let Adelaide University know. 

If you do not have any recent letters from Centrelink, you will need to contact them to get your CRN.

A means-tested Centrelink payment is one that is subject to an income and assets test (e.g. Youth Allowance).

SATAC uses your Centrelink data to check eligibility for Equity Scholarships. We will not access, use, change, disclose or keep information or data about any Centrelink customer (including the Customer Reference Number or CRN), except in performing our official duties of assessing scholarship eligibility.

SATAC will only request data from Centrelink if you consent to us doing so in your application. If you do not provide consent, then you will need to provide income history documentation.

Contact Centrelink for information about applying for a Centrelink benefit.

If you receive a Commonwealth means-tested income support payment you won't need to provide information about your income history.

If you do not receive a Commonwealth means-tested income support payment you will need to:

SATAC will request evidence of the income details you provide.

For those listed with an income of $18,201 or above, you will need to provide certified copies of the relevant Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment.

For those listed with an income of $0 to $18,200, you will need to provide a statutory declaration stating that the income you have listed is true and correct.

You must also provide documentary proof of any partnership or trust income entered.

Adelaide University will send offers after the census date. 

If you don't receive a scholarship offer, the university or SATAC will notify you after the census date. 

Adelaide University will provide information about the payments process. You will receive scholarship payments from the University. You will not receive any payments before the census date in each scholarship period. 

For more information about payment procedures, contact the university. 

Details about the scholarships available are under 'What scholarships are available?' 

No. If you meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship, and the scholarship is still offered, then you won't need to apply again.

You might need to provide documentation each year to check your continuing eligibility. The University will contact you to provide this information.

SATAC's participating institutions offer a range of scholarships and grants to help students. Contact your institution for more information about the scholarships on offer. You can find helpful links on SATAC’s Financial Assistance for Students page.