The Australian Government has primary responsibility for the public funding of higher education. This funding support is largely provided through:
· the Commonwealth Grant Scheme which provides for a specified number of Commonwealth Supported places each year,
· the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) arrangements providing financial assistance to students,
· the Commonwealth Scholarships, and
· a range of grants for specific purposes including quality, learning and teaching, infrastructure, research and research training programmes.
More information on higher education program funding is provided below: