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    Step-by-step guide for applying for study support

    The steps listed on this page guide you through the application process for accessing early childhood financial support

    Step 1: Apply

    • you can apply at any time
    • assess whether you need financial support for educator or teacher study
    • get your Driver's licence and Medicare card (or other proof of address)
    • get your Proof of Aboriginality (if you're applying for the Aboriginal Pathways Program)
    • get your letter of offer or your enrolment/academic transcript (if you're already enrolled)
    • review the guidelines and FAQs for information on taxes and other important details
    • talk to your employer if you want to apply for the employer funding support for diploma students

    Step 2: Application outcome

    • you'll receive a response to your completed application within about 3 weeks
    • if you are successful, you'll be pre-approved for financial support.

    Step 3: Enrol in your course

    • if you're not enrolled yet, you can do it now with the confidence that your financial support is pre-approved
    • we'll schedule an online session to guide you through the program, so you know what's expected.

    Step 4: Provide enrolment evidence

    After your first census date, send the evidence of your enrolment to the Administrator via this email: OECD.ECWorkforceSupport@sa.gov.au

    Step 5: Get your contract and first payment

    • once we have evidence of your enrolment, we'll send you the contract
    • sign and return the contract to receive your first milestone payment.

    Step 6: Annual evidence