Deakin

Deakin University is rated as one of Australia’s top universities giving students the best university experience by offering the best courses and helping them further their education so that they can have a great career in the future.

They offer a wide range of options including sports, clubs and activities and help their students access student loans and grants. Deakin has been ranked one of the best universities for the last six years because of its excellent teachers and work placement that gives students a head start in life. 

Student support services

At Deakin, they offer students support and advice for anything the student may need from helping the student find a job or answering health or mental health questions.

Their counsellors are there to assist their students in any way that they can.  If you are having trouble or need some support to study, you can join Study Support which is a study program that is a combination of online resources and learning materials.

Disability services

Their Disability Resource Center (DRC) is there to support students who have a disability or a health or mental health condition that affects them either physically or mentally so that they have support at university and are not disadvantaged in any way.

Childcare

If you have a child but you need to attend classes and you do not have money to pay for childcare our campus offers a childcare service. One of the children cares will look after your child so that you can concentrate on your studies and not have to worry about your little one.

Counselling

If you are having trouble adjusting to university or if you need any advice you can speak to one of their psychologists or one of their social workers the appointment is confidential and completely free.

Deakin University offers students financial assistance in a variety of different ways including offering grants, emergency food and travel vouchers as well as budget advice.

For those students that are having financial difficulties then they may be eligible for an interest-free student loan. 

Fee payment assistance

There are four different Higher Education Loan Programs (HELP) available for students to help them pay for their student services fees and their amenities fees (SSAF)

HECS-HELP

A HECS-HELP loan is available to students that are in a Commonwealth-supported place. The student can apply for the loan which will cover their contribution of the student fees. 

To qualify for a HECS –HELP Loan the student has to meet the following criteria:

• The student must be an Australian citizen
• The student must meet the residency requirements
• Be studying the course in Australia
• The student will need to supply their Tax file number and provide a certificate as proof from the Australian Taxation Office

What does the loan cover?

The loan can be used to cover the student’s contribution to their tuition fees. The loan can’t be used to pay for your student services and Amenities fee (SSAF) students will need to apply for an SA- HELP loan to cover those fees.