Financial and legal support

Apply for a Hardship Assistance Grant, talk to a Student Welfare Advisor about financial assistance, or get qualified legal advice.

Financial welfare advice

If you’re experiencing financial difficulty or need help managing your money, talk to a Welfare Advisor about financial assistance, emergency accommodation and budgeting.

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Student Hardship Assistance Grants

If you’re experiencing financial difficulty, you may be eligible for vouchers.

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Government and community financial support

Find out about government and community financial support services that may be available to you.

RMIT Student Legal Service

If you have a legal question or need advice, we offer free and confidential help to all current RMIT students.

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Support and services

See RMIT’s full range of support services, including counselling.

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Scholarships

You may be eligible for scholarships for study and living costs.

RUSU Compass

The RMIT Student Union can help students experiencing financial stress, homelessness and more.

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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