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Financial Support and Planning for Students: A Comprehensive Guide, Slides of Financial Management
Valuable information for students on various financial support options during challenging times, including budgeting, job seeking, government assistance, emergency financial aid, fee payment plans, and more. It also includes resources for international students and access to free financial counseling.
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NEED HELP WITH HOW
FINANCIAL PLANNING Download the free MQ Wellbeing app * from your app store for all the tools you need to manage your money.
BUDGETING Check out our presentation Budgeting 101 on how to budget and make your money go further.
GETTING A JOB Update your résumé and cover letter, as some companies are still hiring. Visit CareerHub to see what jobs are available.
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT Find out if you are you eligible for the Centrelink COVID- supplement from the Australian Government.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT Apply for an e voucher worth up to $250 to help pay for urgent essentials. Check out the MQ Student Success Support Package.
APPLYING FOR A COVID-
ASSISTANCE GRANT
$2000 that you don’t need to pay back that you can use to support yourself. Check out the MQ Student Success Support Package.
SETTING YOURSELF UP TO STUDY
ONLINE
Apply for the interest free MQ Student Success Support loan of up to $
PAYING FEES Apply for a payment plan if you’re struggling to pay your fees.
BORROWING BACK SOME OF THE FEES
YOU HAVE PAID
If you need money to pay for some everyday living expenses you may be able to borrow back some of the fees you have paid upfront, including your SSAF fees. Apply via the MQ Student Success Support Package website ACCOMMODATION We can help you negotiate a payment plan with our accommodation partners or your landlord. Contact Accommodation Service on: T: +61 2 9850 7965 E: [email protected] And don’t forget, if you’re an international student you can use the My Legal Mate * app for any legal issues you might have to negotiate. GAINING MORE WORK HOURS (FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
Find out if it’s possible to work more hours, as the Australian Government has recently made some changes to working hours for international students. TRANSFERRING MONEY (FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
Contact Western Union in Sydney to discuss your options in transferring money from overseas to your Australian bank account.
FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY RESOURCES Access free online community resources, such as the Australian Government’s Moneysmart.gov.au
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING Call the National Debt Helpline, 1800 007 007 to connect you with a financial counsellor for free and confidential services. Search for a financial counsellor near you using this website. Don’t know where to start? Want to talk to someone? Request a WELFARE CHECK-IN PHONE CALL with one of our Student Wellbeing Advisors* today. Let us help you.
TOGETHER WITH
It can be difficult to focus on your study, your goals or anything when money is tight or almost non-existent. We’ve put together this handy cheat $heet to help you get financial support and look after your money.
YOUR MONEY CHEAT $HEET
How to get it and manage it
Clickable PDF
*Funded by your Student Services and Amenities Fee SSAF