FAQs
What is the selection criteria?
CEFA is not focused on your academic success. We base our decision on the following three criteria.- That you have a realistic goal
- That you have showed commitment to achieving your goals
- That you need some financial assistance to be able to achieve your goal
Is it only for students who have completed Year 12?
No, we are here to help young people as they transition out of high school. We take applications from people who are leaving after Year 10, 11 or 12 and often even students who have deferred university offers.
When do applications close?
Most of our local Education Foundations call for applications some time between October and December; however, each community has a different closing date.
To find out the specific closing date of your local Education Foundation, refer to the application form or speak with your local Education Foundation contact person.
Are grants a once off or can I apply again in the future?
Each of our communities are different; some take applications only once, while others will take applications for people in their second, third or fourth year of study or training. To find out what your local Education Foundation offers, speak with your local Education Foundation contact person.
Do recipients receive cash grants?
No, CEFA’s local Education Foundations don’t give cash. Rather what local Education Foundations do is pay the goods and service providers associated with you achieving your goal. This could mean paying the university bookshop for text books, paying the TAFE college for your course fees, or buying a fuel card so you can attend classes or practical workshops that may take place some distance away. Successful applicants can also be reimbursed for a pre-agreed expense such as a set of knives for an apprentice butcher or scissors for an apprentice hairdresser.
Can I still apply if I have deferred?
Each of our local Education Foundations has a different policy about deferrals that reflects the needs of their local community. Most do take applications from people who have deferred study by one or two years, but generally no longer than that. To find out what your local Education Foundation offers, speak with the local Education Foundation contact person.
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