AHO - Tertiary Accommodation Grants

TAG supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people enrolled in tertiary studies with grants of up to $10,000 to offset the cost of living while studying.

The grant is to help reduce housing stress for students so they can focus on their studies and successfully complete their course.

TAG is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are:

• Living and studying in NSW
• Enrolled with any tertiary institutions located in NSW studying on campus or online in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 Diploma and above 
• Living in social/community housing or renting privately and paying 30% or more of their income to rent (accommodation costs).

This program is administered by The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO), a statutory body established under the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998 (NSW) to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to affordable, quality housing.

Before you begin your application, we recommend that you:

• Read the TAG Guidelines for new applicants - FAQs 
• Gather evidence related to your study, living situation, etc, because you'll be asked to upload them later. 
• If you are unsure about any of these documents or need support with this application, please contact the TAG support team on TAG@aho.nsw.gov.au or call 0438 124 677