Student Emergency Equity Grant

Am I Eligible?

Please note: applications solely concerning increased living costs, such as general or everyday expenses, do not fulfil the eligibility criteria for the Emergency Equity Grant. Additionally, it's essential to emphasise that the emergency prompting your application must be current, and any previous receipt of payment/s for the Emergency Equity Grant will be considered during the assessment process.

To be eligible for this grant you must be:

• Currently studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree as an active student, having completed one semester of study or enrolled after the census date of your first semester.
• Enrolled in a Charles Sturt University course as a Commonwealth supported student in a Commonwealth supported place.
• Enrolled in subjects for the current session.
• Full fee-paying students may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• An Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident, or a student with an Australian permanent visa.
• Permanent home address must be located in Australia.
• Able to demonstrate you are in financial need, and your continued study might be placed in jeopardy without assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions
What supporting documentation do I need to submit with my application?

To complete your application, you need to provide either a full Centrelink statement dated within the last 45 days or three recent payslips displaying year-to-date income. Along with this, include any additional supporting documentation related to the reason for your application. Please note that increased living expenses alone do not qualify as an emergency. Student appointments will be scheduled by a Scholarships Officer only if further information is needed to complete the assessment of your application.

What if I have another scholarship/grant?

If you are receiving any other scholarship or grant for the same purpose you may not be eligible for this grant.

Can I save my application and then finish it at a later date?

Yes you can, as long as you log back in and submit your application before the closing date. 

What if I didn't receive the email receipt once submitting my application?

It might take up to 24 hours for your email receipt to come through.
Have you checked your spam or junk mail folder? Did you provide the correct email address?

If you still haven't received the email receipt after 24 hours, please contact us for assistance, quoting the application number, your name and student ID.

When will I find out if I was successful?

You will receive an email after your application has been assessed by the Scholarship and Finance Support Officer advising you of the outcome of your application.

If I am successful when and how do I get paid?

Payments will be made by EFT to your nominated bank account, or via your student account, and food vouchers will be sent express post.

How do I register my bank details with Charles Sturt?

Register your bank details via online administration.

What if my circumstances have changed since submitting my application form?

You must notify the university of any changes that may affect your eligibility by contacting us . Upon receipt of details regarding a change in circumstances, we may reassess your eligibility.

Can I apply for this scholarship/grant when I’m on a Leave of Absence?

Scholarships/grants cannot be deferred. Recipients who defer their studies of take a Leave of Absence will have their scholarship/grant withdrawn and payment will not be made. These students are eligible to apply in a future session providing they still meet the eligibility criteria.

Charles Sturt University will terminate your scholarship/grant offer if:

• you cease to meet the eligibility criteria;
• you are guilty of academic misconduct;
• the scholarship/grant was awarded on the basis of false or misleading information.

Do I have to tell Centrelink or the Australian Tax Office about my grant?

A scholarship/grant recipient should be aware that payments may be regarded as income by Centrelink or ATO it is the responsibility of the recipient to seek independent advice with respect to implications resulting from receiving this grant.

Guidelines

• The Charles Sturt University Student Emergency Equity Grant will provide financial assistance to students demonstrating financial need.
• The grant is designed to aid students encountering unforeseen financial challenges that hinder their academic pursuits. It is specifically reserved for emergency situations.
• The grants value is determined through the assessment process.
• Is payable by voucher or cash (EFT) to your nominated bank account that you have registered with Charles Sturt University, via your student account, and/or via vouchers sent to your email.
• Recipients are limited to one Student Emergency Support Grant per session.
• The Scholarship and Financial Support Officer will be responsible for the assessment, allocation, and administration of this grant.
• If additional information is needed to complete the assessment of your application, we will reach out to you via email or schedule a one-on -one appointment with one of the Scholarship and Financial Support Officers to discuss your application further.

Please Note:

If you are experiencing financial hardship due to increased living costs, we encourage you to explore other support options available, such as financial counselling services, budgeting assistance, or alternative financial aid programs.

If you require financial support for attending Placements or Intensives, we recommend applying for our Professional Placement Equity Grant or our Intensive School Grant . Please note that if you have already received either of these grants in the current session, you are not eligible to apply for the Emergency Equity Grant for assistance with the same purpose.

The following are considered as eligible means tested Centrelink Benefits

ABSTUDY – Secondary/Tertiary

Parenting Payment

Age Pension

Partner Allowance

AUSTUDY

Sickness Allowance

Carer Payment

Special Benefit

Disability Support Pension

Widow Allowance

Farm Household Allowance

Widow B Pension

Job Seeker Payment

Wife Pension

Low Income Health Care Card

Youth Allowance

Newstart Allowance
Terms and Conditions

By accepting the grant offer you agree to:

fulfil all requirements as set out in these guidelines;

consent to Charles Sturt University accessing your student records for the purposes of assessing and administering the grant;

provide any change of individual circumstances in writing to the Scholarships Office [email protected] ;

provide information and participate in surveys for promotional purposes and review of this grant;

accept the terms and conditions of this grant.

The University reserves the right to undertake audits of individual student’s records to ensure adherence to these guidelines.

Policy

Charles Sturt University will treat any information provided by the applicant within the terms of relevant privacy legislation. See Charles Sturt privacy policy for further information

Due to privacy laws, any discussion of a grant application or recipient will only take place with the grant applicant/recipient.

The information collected will be used by authorised University staff to assess eligibility and administer the scholarship program. The information may also be used for assessment purposes for other scholarships, grants and equity programs across the University. Recipient names and email addresses may be made available to departments within the University for marketing and research purposes. No details will be used externally for any reason without the recipient’s consent. Students should be aware that they provide information of their own free will.

Personal and health information provided by the applicant will not be made available to any person within the University or external organisation for any other purpose without the applicant’s consent, except where it may be a legal requirement of the University to provide information.