There are four instances when a student can undergo a financial means test:
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A student can undergo a financial means test at the time of application for funding for a specific postgraduate qualification.
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In instances where a student upgrades from a masters to a doctoral degree and did not get an opportunity to undergo a financial means test.
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In instances where a student was awarded an extension support for masters and they want it converted into a doctoral scholarship and did not get an opportunity to undergo a financial means test.
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If there are compelling reasons e.g. individual contributing to household income becomes unemployed or deceased.