The Graduation Ceremony Assistance Program (GCAP) assists students who are experiencing financial hardship that might prevent them attending their graduation ceremony. The program covers the cost of academic regalia hire for the approved applicants.

Financial hardship is where a student, by hiring graduation attire, might be left unable to provide for themselves or their dependents in regards to food, accommodation, essential clothing, medical treatment, education or other basic necessities.

To be eligible, applicant must:

·         Be enrolled as an ANU student including undergraduate, postgraduate and research

·         Be eligible to graduate at the July or December ceremonies including conditional approval

·         Able to demonstrate financial hardship

The application dates are updated each year after exam period and before the graduation ceremonies.

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Here’s what we know about graduation at ANU:

• It’s an important rite of passage after all your hard work;
• The wearing of official graduation attire (regalia) is now compulsory; and
• It costs money!

Don’t stress – there is help

ANU Graduations Office and ANUSA believe that everyone should have the opportunity to attend their graduation ceremony regardless of their financial circumstance. We are therefore pleased that there is now a financial hardship provision for regalia hire. This means that students facing financial hardship can apply for their regalia to be provided free of cost through the Graduation Ceremony Assistance Program.

Who can apply?

The Graduation Ceremony Assistance Program (“GCAP”) is open to all ANU students who are eligible to graduate at the upcoming graduation ceremonies. This includes full-time and part-time students, Domestic and International, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research students.

Have you already answered ‘no’ to attending your ceremony because of the associated costs? That’s ok, you can still apply through this process and attend the ceremony. 

Applications are now closed for Semester 2 2023 Graduations.
Applications closed: 9am Monday 4th December 2023

How to apply

You can apply in several ways:

• Download and complete the PDF form and submit via email (sa.assistance@anu.edu.au) or submit in person at the ANUSA Office 

Important Note: You will need to attach the following supporting documents to your application:

• Evidence or proof of your situation
• Bank statements for the last 30 days (Statements are required for all accounts both in Australia and overseas in order for applications to be considered)

Applications must be received within the application round dates.

Applications received within the application round will be assessed by the GCAP committee. Decisions are made at the discretion of the committee.

The committee can request additional information for an application prior to making their decision. Successful applicants are only considered entitled to the program if they are eligible to graduate at the upcoming round of graduation ceremonies. If their graduation is delayed they must re-apply in the appropriate application round.

If you need the form in another version (eg. Microsoft Word), please email sa.communications@anu.edu.au.

Proudly brought to you by the ANU Students’ Association and ANU Graduations Office.