Student finance articles
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Real World Finance & Hidden Student Costs
Starting vocational or tertiary education is very exciting. Campus life, bar nights, a whole new crew of friends, it’s a big part of life that can shape many years to …
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Written by Suzi O'Shea
• 26/03/2021 • 5 minute read
Resilience Tips to Get You Beyond 2020
2020 is definitely one for the records. History books will remember the deadly coronavirus pandemic, catastrophic weather events, economic collapse, and political turbulence for the far-reaching effects they had on …
Written by Suzi O'Shea
• 26/03/2021 • 4 minute read
Frugal Feeds: How to Survive on a Student Budget
Saving money and staying fed This car crash of a year is almost over. As a new year approaches, so do new beginnings. You may be finishing school, going on …
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Written by Suzi O'Shea
• 26/03/2021 • 5 minute read
University Debt Explained: Paying Off HELP & Other Student Loans
Understanding student debt in Australia When it comes to our studies, debt is often the last thing on our mind. In Australia, our government system allows for many of us …
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Written by Kellie Amos
• 02/09/2021 • 5 minute read
The Graduation Guide: Taking the First Steps in Your Career
People say your senior year flies. For the Class of 2020, theirs Zooms. For those of you who have been studying in 2020, you may have felt like you’re in …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 15 minute read
WARNING: Do you really need a loan today?*
It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems.
Check your options before you borrow:
- For information about other options for managing bills and debts, call 1800 007 007 from anywhere in Australia to talk to a free and independent financial counsellor.
- Talk to your electricity, gas, phone or water provider to see if you can work out a payment plan.
- If you are on government benefits, ask if you can receive an advance from Centrelink: www.humanservices.gov.au/advancepayments.
The Australian Government's MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
*This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.