When it comes to our financial situation, as a student, saving money can seem impossible. How can we buy our textbooks, pay for our broken laptop, keep on top of our student loans, all while trying to maintain a social life and get through our...
When you’re studying, picking up extra shifts at work isn’t always the answer to improving your cash flow. It’s important to keep a balance between work, study and life. And you’ll need some ‘me time’ to relax or spend with family and friends too...
Purchasing textbooks can often add up to an expensive shopping trip. The beginning of the session sees students spending a large amount of money on textbooks, so here are some tried and tested strategies to help trim your textbook bill. CSU Library...
Accommodation, transport, and textbooks – the inevitable costs that come with study. These fees can add up to an unexpected figure, leaving you with only one option for lunch and dinner: two minute noodles. This is when scholarships and grants come...
Trying to balance the demands of uni, bills and filling your tummy can often leave you tempted by quick financial fixes. But be careful with how you cut back. While there are handy money making tips that work, there are also some to avoid. Instead...
Meeting with nurses from across the country, and from all different fields of health care was an inspiration for two nursing students from CSU. Jacinta Brunskill and Kristy McManus both study the Bachelor of Nursing and both received a $2000...
Making money (and saving it) is one of our biggest desires and simultaneously one of the most difficult aspirations to satisfy. How can you make money, save that money and study, all at the same time as juggling relationships and having a social...
by Loren Howarth With the cost of textbooks and uni events throughout the year, it’s not often you’ll find spare change to make a fashion statement. But don’t fear, I have some tips that will help you look great on a budget, in no time at all. Op...
Studying maths, science, teaching, nursing, midwifery or early childhood? You need to know about the HECS-HELP Benefit! This is a special shout-out to all maths, science, nursing, midwifery and early childhood students, particularly those who might...
There are a numerous ways financial institutions could be charging you for services. The amounts might seem small and not worth worrying about, but added together could represent a spending leak that creates a hole in your budget. And let’s...
