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Taking advantage of the EOFY

As the first session wraps up, and exam season comes to a close, so too does another important time come to an end: the financial year. If this seems like a milestone that isn’t relevant to you, think again. The end of financial year can come with...

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Saving strategies that could work for you

There’s no argument that the stereotype of a uni student being poor is usually quite accurate. Regardless of how we got ourselves into that particular financial predicament, we’re all pretty much in the same boat when it comes to money. Whether it’s...

Graduation grants up for grabs!

Graduating this December? I suggest you hurry on up and apply for the CSU Graduation Equity Grant, which closes on Sunday 6 December!! (tick-tock-tick-tock) This handy source of cash is designed to assist graduating students of 2015 with some of...

Keeping your wardrobe stylish on a student budget

It can be hard enough affording the basics of electricity, rent, travel and food when you’re on a limited student budget, so how do we keep our wardrobe stylish and on-trend without going into debt? Let’s look at some helpful tips to...

CSU Student Financial Wellbeing Survey Results

Did you know: As many as 50 per cent of CSU students live below or very close to the poverty line; More than half of CSU students work more than 20 hours per week, and more than three quarters feel that time engaged in paid employment impacts...

Internet data download charges now reduced

There’s good news for students returning to study in 2015 – the price of internet data downloads has been reduced! The Division of Information Technology (DIT) has announced the cost of internet data download changes for students has...

Foundation Scholarships closing soon!

The closing date for CSU Foundation Scholarship applications is approaching; check out our range of scholarships on offer and give yourself the best chance at success at uni by applying today. 1. Visit the CSU Scholarship page at: 2. Use the search...

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