Students' gateway to Campus

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.