What is a Flinders Student Support Grant?

The Flinders Student Support Grant program provides one-off funds to eligible students studying at Flinders who are experiencing short-term financial hardship that places their continuation of study at risk.

The program recognises that acute financial stress should not prevent students from completing their education at Flinders and seeks to improve participation, equity, and completion outcomes through targeted, timely support. 

At this time we have two grant pools available. 

Emergency Student Support Grant

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be assessed monthly. Until available funding has been allocated

Financial Hardship Grant

Applications received by the Semester 2 census date 28th August will be processed together. Applications received after the census date will be assessed monthly until available funding has been allocated 

We have a single form for applying for these grant programs and the Advocacy and Welfare Team will assess applicants against eligibility criteria and award grants until funds are exhausted. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible you must meet all the following criteria: 

• Able to demonstrate financial hardship or a significant deterioration in financial circumstances
• Have successfully completed at least 18 units of study in an award program at Flinders University 
• Currently enrolled full-time at Flinders University*

*Applicants who have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from studying full-time (e.g. disabilities, illness, or carer responsibilities) may apply, with eligibility considered on a case-by-case basis.. 

Important Information

Successful applicants will receive between $500 to $1,000. Students can apply more than once, but will receive no more than $1000/year (subject to meeting eligibility requirements and funding availability).

Your application for the Flinders Student Support Grant will be assessed by a panel comprising of FUSA Advocacy and Welfare Team.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be assessed monthly. Until available funding has been allocate. Successful applicants will be notified by email. Payments will be processed within two weeks of notification. Approved grants are paid by direct bank transfer into the bank account recorded in the University's student system.

You must complete all details on the application form and supply all required documents for your application to be considered.

Please see here for answers to frequently asked questions. Still unsure? email financialcounselling@flinders.edu.au

Required Documents (copies)

Proof of Financial Hardship

For students in receipt of Centrelink income support payment -

• Centrelink Income Statement for the last 30 days

For students not in receipt of Centrelink income support payment-

• Short personal statement explaining why you are ineligible for Centrelink (i.e. I am an international student)
• Bank Account Statements/transaction list for all accounts (last 60 days showing account name - no phone screenshots)

For all students-

• If applicable, provide any other relevant documentation to support your application (e.g. high utility bill or receipt of item purchased for your studies such as a laptop)

Please note: FUSA may invite you to attend an interview with an Advocacy and Welfare team member if further information or clarification is required to assess your application.

 

Please note: If you have problems uploading, please check the size of your images, they may be too big. The maximum file size is 10240KB.

Please note: FUSA may invite you to attend an interview with an Advocacy and Welfare team member if further information or clarification is required to assess your application.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible you must meet all the following criteria:

• Able to demonstrate financial hardship or a significant deterioration in financial circumstances
• Have successfully completed at least 36 units of study in an award program at Flinders University
• Currently enrolled full-time at Flinders University*

*Applicants who have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from studying full-time (e.g. disabilities, illness, or carer responsibilities) may apply, with eligibility considered on a case-by-case basis.

Important Information

Successful applicants will receive $500 (subject to meeting eligibility requirements and funding availability).

Your application for the Flinders Student Support Grant will be assessed by a panel comprising of FUSA Advocacy and Welfare Team.

Applications received by the Semester 2 census date 28th August will be processed together. Applications received after the census date will be assessed monthly until available funding has been allocated .Successful applicants will be notified by email. Payments will be processed within two weeks of notification. Approved grants are paid by direct bank transfer into the bank account recorded in the University's student system 

You must complete all details on the application form and supply all required documents for your application to be considered.

Please see here for answers to frequently asked questions. Still unsure? email financialcounselling@flinders.edu.au

Required Documents (copies)

Proof of Financial Hardship

For students in receipt of Centrelink income support payment -

• Centrelink Income Statement for the last 30 days

For students not in receipt of Centrelink income support payment -

• Short personal statement explaining why you are ineligible for Centrelink (i.e. I am an international student)
• Bank Account Statements/transaction list for all accounts (last 60 days showing account name - no phone screenshots)

For all students -

• If applicable, any other relevant documentation to support your application (e.g. high utility bill or receipt of item purchased for your studies such as a laptop)

Please note: FUSA may invite you to attend an interview with an Advocacy and Welfare team member if further information or clarification is required to assess your application.

 

Please note: If you have problems uploading, please check the size of your images, they may be too big. The maximum file size is 10240KB.

Please note: FUSA may invite you to attend an interview with an Advocacy and Welfare team member if further information or clarification is required to assess your application.