The ANU Students’ Association Assistance Grant is designed to provide financial support to eligible enrolled students experiencing sudden or unexpected financial hardship that adversely affects their education. The main criteria for a grant are the demonstration of a genuine need and the potential for continued study to be jeopardised by financial hardship. The maximum grant available is $750 per semester. Please note, you may not be granted the full requested amount as applications are assessed individually.

Eligibility

• Be enrolled as an ANU student

• Be able to demonstrate genuine and unexpected financial need 

• If the applicant holds an overseas student visa, they must demonstrate a genuine and unforeseen change in financial circumstances that occurred after commencing their program of study, given that the visa already requires evidence of adequate financial capacity.

Additional Information

This is a grant, and the money will not have to be paid back. As such, grants are not a permanent means for a student to support themselves. While individual circumstances may vary, an ANUSA Assistance Grant may be used to cover:

• Unexpected medical bills

• Accommodation

• Short-term living expenses (due to delayed income, etc.)

• Emergency travel costs

The grant will not be provided for the following costs/reasons:

• HECS or course fees

• Discretionary expenses

• Credit card or other debts

• Motor-vehicle related expenses

• A buffer fund for non-immediate use

Application steps

1. Complete all sections of the form. (Click Apply here button below → Select Grant → ANUSA Assistance Grant)

2. Provide a confirmation of enrolment letter

3. Provide bank statements/transaction history from all bank accounts under your name for the last 60 days. (CSV File not accepted)

4. Provide any other financial account history (if applicable): i.e., mortgage, Afterpay, Overseas currency account, other payment app.

5. You may be asked to provide additional evidence where required.

If you need assistance with filling in the form, please contact the ANUSA Student Assistance Team at: sa.assistance@anu.edu.au or call 6125 2444.