Equity Support

Student Equity provides access, advice, advocacy and support to university for students who have been educationally disadvantaged, including those from a rural or isolated region, low socio-economic background, or those entering under the Special Considerations for Admissions scheme.

What is student equity?

Certain groups within our community are under-represented among university students. To overcome the disadvantages faced by these groups, CSU has developed programs to improve the access, participation, success and retention of students in these equity groups.

CSU's Student Equity Office assists students who may not have had the same opportunities to access education as other members of the community. These Equity groups include:

• students from rural and isolated areas
• students from low socioeconomic backgrounds
• students with disabilities
• Indigenous students
• students from a non-English speaking background
• women studying in areas traditionally dominated by men

Equity Scholarships and Grants

Have you been educationally disadvantaged in some way, and are seeking financial support to help you get into or complete your degree?

Equity Scholarships and grants can provide financial assistance:

• for course fees, accommodation and other costs associated with attending university
  
• students in financial hardship
• for Indigenous students
• for attending compulsory placement and pracs
  
• for attending Residential Schools
  
• with emergency cash needs
  
• for relocating to attend university
  
• to buy textbooks
• for computers and internet access
  

Help with getting into Uni

CSU Access Schemes

CSU recognises that some in the community who, for reasons beyond their control, have not been able to compete equally during their education and preparation for university. CSU offers Special Consideration for Admission, which takes into consideration factors that may have impacted negatively upon their preparation for university study.

More about getting into to uni

CSU's equity goal reflects the desire to embrace diversity on our campuses. We enhance the capacity of CSU to contribute to Australia's social, cultural, political and economic vitality and strength through actions which embrace the full diversity of the community and resulting in a student profile that fairly reflects that diversity.

Where to go next:

• Contact Student Equity Staff to access a CSU equity programs or for more information
• Making contact with the uni
• Equity scholarships and grants
• Study support