If you’re considering leaving study to head straight into work, you’re not alone. Many students feel financial pressure or want to start earning sooner.

Before you decide, know this:

You may be able to stay in study with financial support from StudyLink.

What could this mean for you?

• better job opportunities
• stronger skills
• a higher starting income
• more career choices
• long-term stability

You don’t have to choose between study and working right now

Whitecliffe is here to remove barriers, not create them.

You may be eligible for:

✔ Student Allowance

Weekly, non-repayable money to support you while you study.

Many Certificate and Diploma students qualify.

✔ Student Loan Living Costs

Weekly funding to help cover rent, transport, food or bills.

✔ Course-Related Costs

Up to $1,000 a year* for equipment, textbooks, software or travel. (Based on eligibility.)

Why staying in study matters

Finishing your Certificate or progressing into the next level gives you:

• Higher qualification sets you up for long-term success, stability and career confidence (not just short term earnings).
• Ability to move in an industry through stronger practical and creative skills
• Gain further confidence and capability through portfolios or practical outputs
• A better chance at higher-paid jobs

Your long-term opportunities improve with qualification.

Whitecliffe provides pathways in:

• Design + Digital Media
• Fine Arts
• Fashion + Sustainability
• Jewellery Design + Technology
• Information Technology & Computing
• Creative Arts Therapy
• Business Innovation & Leadership

With options from certificate to master’s level, you can upskill quickly or commit to a full qualification.

You can work part-time while studying

Many Whitecliffe students balance both:

✔ evening or weekend work
✔ casual retail or creative roles
✔ freelancing
✔ part-time hours around class

Our team can help you plan a schedule that works.

We’re here to help you stay on track

We can support you with:

• StudyLink guidance
• Financial planning
• Study timetable support
• Course advice
• Student support services

You’re not doing this alone.

Your future is worth finishing

Don’t walk away from a qualification that could transform your opportunities.

Staying enrolled now can set you up for the future you want.

Talk to us before you decide

👉 Book a 1:1 with a Future Student Success Advisor or our Career Support Team.

We’re here to help you stay in study and succeed.