Provides financial assistance to attend a compulsory residential school
To apply, you must:
Download the 2013 RSEG Guidelines [PDF]
(ALL applicants will need to provide documentation of some form)
Financial criteria (supporting documentary evidence of this is compulsory):
Applicant being in receipt of means-tested Commonwealth income support payment, for example, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment, Austudy etc.
If applicant is not in receipt of Centrelink Benefits, the applicant MUST submit a claim of financial hardship, supported by an Australian Tax Office - Notice of Assessment, current payslip showing YTD income earned and it is compulsory to complete the CSU Financial Hardship Form.
How do I know when to apply?
The RSEG is open for applications during each residential period through out the year
You can only apply for the RSEG when the Residential School is offered, see RSEG at a Glance to see which Residential school period is currently open.
How will I know if I am successful?
You will receive a notice of the outcome of your application by 23 May 2013 via the student.csu Message Centre
What happens if I am successful?
Albury, Sydney, Canberra Residential Schools
Your RSEG will provide you with up to up to $73 per night^ (for the specified number of nights accommodation granted) to put towards the cost of accommodation. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT) directly into your nominated bank account.
Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange or Wagga Wagga Residential Schools
Your RSEG will provide you with an up to $73 per night subsidy towards accommodation^ in on-campus in the CSU Halls of Residence.
Please note that Dubbo and Orange accommodation are non-catered cottage style of accommodation.
You will then be responsible for making your own booking with Residences prior to the Early Bird Rate closing day. (We'll provide a link to this information if you are successful or see the FAQs)
Where do I book Residential School accommodation on campus?
Information and how to book Residential School on-campus accommodation
When is the early bird cut off day for booking Res School accommodation?
See the Residences Calendar
What do I need to know about staying on campus?
See the Residential School accommodation information
How can I find out if I have a Residential School?
See the General Residential School information
I didn't receive the email receipt
It might take up to 24 hours for your email receipt to come through.
Have you checked your spam or junk mail folder?
Did you provide the correct email address?
If you still haven't received the receipt after 24 hours, send an email to ask@csu.edu.au, quoting the submission number (if you got one), your name and DOB.
You should use the Scholarship Search within student.csu.edu.au to ensure you find all of the scholarships you are eligible for.
for the June / July 2013 grant