Emergency Equity Food Vouchers

Provides assistance to students in need of immediate assistance to purchase food and personal items


Am I Eligible?

To be eligible to receive Emergency Food Vouchers you must:

  • be enrolled in an award course as an active student
  • be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa, temporary protection visa, temporary humanitarian via or return pending visa
    International students may be eligible for another grant. Please contact equity.officer@csu.edu.au for details.
  • be experiencing financial hardship (on Centrelink) or able to prove hardship with Tax notice(s) or payslips

Guidelines

  • If your application is successful, you will receive Supermarket Voucher(s) up to the value of $60
  • In certain cases you may be assessed as eligible for up to three vouchers valued at $60 each during your enrolment at CSU

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prove financial hardship?
Either supply or show us a copy of your latest ATO notice, payslips OR Centrelink statement.

Where do I get the food vouchers?

If you are on campus you can see a student support officer in Student Services.  You will need to take your Centrelink Income Statement or other documentation with you so they can verify your financial hardship and have a chat to see if there is anything else we can help you with such as an Emergency Grant or Student Loan. If you are not on campus email equity.officer@csu.edu.au with your documentation and contact number so we can contact you to discuss.

How many times can I receive food vouchers?
In certain cases you may be assessed as eligible for up to three vouchers valued at $60 each during your enrolment at CSU

Can I give some food vouchers to a friend?
No the vouchers are not transferrable – please refer your friend to us so we may help them as well

Can I buy Alcohol or Cigarettes with the vouchers?
No they must be used for food or personal items only

What other financial support is available?
Apply for a student loan for text books, compulsory excursions, equipment, travelling expenses (i.e. internship or practicum, or other educational expenses as approved

Apply for other scholarships and grants to help with the costs of studying

Search for Equity Resources or the Financial Assistance pages which have links to assistance organisations, help finding work and budgeting resources to help you plan your finances.

How to Apply

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT STUDENT TO APPLY

You should use the Scholarship Search within student.csu.edu.au to ensure you find all of the scholarships you are eligible for.

Applications Open
  • Available to:
    Commencing Students; Continuing Students
  • Value: $60 max in food vouchers
  • Duration: one off payment

Need more info?

Contact info.csu
Online Enquiry
1800 334 733