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The Real Uni Essentials

Every fresh-faced uni student knows the things that are most important to bring with you when starting uni; your textbooks, a timetable, and a positive attitude. And while the advice given out by teachers about the importance of school supplies, and...

Tips for life on a budget Part 2: Getting around

Earlier this week we brought you some tips for getting your three meals a day without breaking the bank. But getting around town, to and from campus, and to all your social activities requires some funds as well. Travelling while on a student budget...

Youth Allowance – are you eligible?

In November last year, the government announced a couple of changes to the way family assets and income affect assessments for Youth Allowance. From 1 January 2016, the Family Assets Test and Family Actual Means Test have been removed from the Youth...

How to fund your study: Start-Up Scholarship … or Loan?

In December, the government announced for students new to study in 2016, or returning to study after a break, the Student Start-Up Scholarship would no longer be available. Instead, students receiving Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY will be...

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...

External Scholarships Survey

Did you know there are currently over 150 scholarships provided by external organisations listed on the CSU External Scholarships webpage?  And some of these funds may never be distributed because not enough students apply?

This is an SSAF funded initiative
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