Financial Assistance
Deakin offers a range of services for domestic students experiencing financial difficulties. Interest-free loans, emergency Essentials and myki cards and help planning a budget is available.
Deakin provides loans, scholarships, awards and grants to provide ongoing or once-off financial assistance.
Emergency cards
Emergency cards for food and transport costs are available by contacting Deakin Central.
Government assistance
International students
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact International Student Support.
Budgeting
We can help plan a budget and provide advice on managing university costs.
DUSA Survival Centre
DUSA's Student Survival Centre is a free one-stop shop for any student who is finding it hard financially or needing emergency supplies. Students in need of a helping hand are welcome to collect items, no questions asked.
Contact us
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Building he, level 2
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Building d, level 2
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Building jb, level 2
Warrnambool Campus
Building b, level 1
For appointments phone:
03 9244 6333 (General hotline for current students)
For general enquiries email
finasst@deakin.edu.au