Residential School Equity Grant

Am I Eligible?

To apply, you must:

• be studying a subject in an undergraduate course by Distance Education
• be attending a residential school for that subject which is compulsory
• be a commonwealth supported student (HECS-HELP) (full fee paying students are not eligible)
• have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (if you're a continuing student)
  
• be able to demonstrate low income # (receive a means-tested Centrelink benefit OR evidence of low income - ie. Tax Assessment Statement, Salary advice documents)
• an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or the holder of an Australian Humanitarian Visa

Guidelines

Download the 2014 RSEG Guidelines [PDF]

Selection Criteria

Primary and Compulsory Criteria

(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.

Secondary Criteria

• Preference will be given to students living in Inner Regional, Outer Regional, Remote and Very Remote categories as distinguished using the ASGC Remoteness Areas classification. Classifications are postcode base
  Determine your Remoteness Area Classification
• Applicant holds a current Centrelink Health Care Card in conjunction with Centrelink Benefits or proven Financial Hardship
• Requirement to take leave without pay to attend residential school, supported by a statement from employer
• Cost of travel and other expenses to attend the campus at which the residential school is held
• Ineligibility for other funding support for travel such as ABSTUDY Away from Base, or employer support. Frequency and duration of residential school/s
• Distance travelled to attend the campus at which the residential school is held

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when to apply?

The RSEG is open for applications during each residential period through out the year

• January / February
• April
• June / July
• August / September

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 19 Dec 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.

How to Apply

You need copies* of the following documents before you begin the application process

If you receive a means-tested Centrelink benefit

• Your current Centrelink Income Statement

If you are claiming low income (but are not receiving a Centrelink benefit)

• Complete the Financial Hardship Form [PDF] and upload it with your application
  
• Health Care Card (if you have one)
• Most recent Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment
• Most recent payslip including Year To Date earnings

*You must provide scanned copies to be uploaded and submitted with your application. Documents can be provided in PDF, JPG, DOC or TIFF format.