Financial assistance - general advice
Awards and Prizes
The Vice Chancellor recognises outstanding achievement at Deakin University by offering awards and prizes.
Bond assistance
See Government Financial Assistance
Buying a computer and technology equipment
See 'costs to keep in mind' under Managing and avoiding debt.
Centrelink (including Youth Allowance)
See Government Financial Assistance
Deakin University Library fines
See 'costs to keep in mind' under Managing and avoiding debt.
Financial assistance and schemes for students with a disability
There are a range of benefits and payments available to students generally, and in addition, specific schemes to assist students with disabilities. There are a number of scholarships that are available to students.
Centrelink also provide interest free advance payments to Youth Allowance and Austudy beneficiaries, for information contact 13 2490.
Financial preparation for placement/practicum
See 'costs to keep in mind' under Managing and avoiding debt.
Grants
See Grants
Health Card
See Government Financial Assistance
HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP
See 'costs to keep in mind' under Managing and avoiding debt.
Jobs
See 'options for making an income support you' under Managing and avoiding debt.
Loans and scholarships
Financial support to help cover study-related expenses is available to eligible students. Further information about Student Loans and Emergency Loans for Fees is available online, or by contacting a Student Loan Officer at your campus.
Deakin also offers a range of generous scholarships for students from recognised equity groups to support them in their studies at the University. Find out more about scholarships at Deakin.
Managing and avoiding debt
See Managing and avoiding debt for information about:
- Financial Assistance on campus
- Budget planner
- Costs to keep in mind
- Options for creating an income to support you
- Advice from Consumer Affairs
Transport Concession Card
See 'Other ways to save money - Options for making an income support you' under Managing and avoiding debt.
University fees and costs
See 'costs to keep in mind' under Managing and avoiding debt.
Vouchers
Deakin University, through the Division of Student Administration, provides subsistence vouchers to students in financial need. For further information, contact Student Life Reception or the Deakin Central at your campus.
Youth Allowance
