What This Determination Does
The Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (Accelerator Program Courses and Masters by Coursework) Determination 2026 is a technical update to the rules made under the Student Assistance Act 1973 by the Department of Social Services. It amends which education institutions and courses count for student assistance purposes.
Specifically, the instrument adds or adjusts coverage for Accelerator Program courses and Masters by Coursework programs.
Registration and Commencement
The instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation as F2026L01390 and came into force on 16 October 2026.
Who This Mainly Affects
This mainly affects education providers and students rather than typical small businesses. Registered training organisations are noted as needing to check if their courses are affected.
Key Actions
- Check the full legislation text on the Federal Register of Legislation page (F2026L01390) if running an education institution offering Accelerator Program or Masters by Coursework courses
- RTOs and higher education providers should confirm whether their course listings are impacted by this determination
- Use the 'Set up an alert' feature on the Federal Register of Legislation to be notified of further changes to this instrument
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.