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Student Loan Scheme

Various forms of financial assistance are available to students

Sources include:

Student Loans Scheme

In addition the University provides a scheme for making a loan available to students who demonstrate a genuine need for assistance. As funds are limited, the scheme is reviewed annually.

Applications will be assessed on a needs basis, subject to availability of funds. Particular attention will be paid to the requirements of students from country or isolated areas, and students from disadvantaged groups such as low-income groups.

Assistance will be provided if it appears that without a loan, the student will be unable to pursue the course or will suffer undue hardship in doing so. Students receiving a loan will need to ensure that they have the capacity to repay the money that will not be provided to cover HECS debts.

A loan of up to $500 will normally be short-term for up to a period of no more than twelve months. The money is interest free.

Criteria for Eligibility

  1. Students must be enrolled in an award undergraduate course or 4th year program (Honours / Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma). Non-award, Masters and Doctoral students are ineligible.
  2. A loan will normally not be made available to students during their first semester of attendance at ACU.
  3. Students are ineligible for a loan if they have received a grant from the Commonwealth Government.
  4. All applicable Student Service Fees must be paid in full before students are eligible for a loan.
  5. A loan will not normally be made available to students who have an outstanding debt to the University.

Application Procedures

To apply for an interest free ACU Student Loan, please read and then complete the following form:

  • Application for Student Loan Form
    (This is the only means of applying for a student loan)
  • All correspondence will only be made through your University email address
    Please do not use your Student ID Number as part of your University email.
  • For further assistance phone Mary Evripidou on 02 9739 2927

Repayment of Student Loan

Repayment:

The full amount will be repaid by an agreed date.

Methods of Repayment:

By Post:

Payment by cheque or money order with details of Student Name and Student Identification Number (ID) may be sent to:

  • Student Financial Assistance Section
    Finance Department
    Australian Catholic University
    Strathfield Campus
    Locked Bag 2002
    STRATHFIELD NSW 2135

In Person:

  • Ballarat Campus
    Cash, cheque or money order repayment can be made to Ms Lynne McNiece at the Student Centre in the Administration Building.
    Telephone: 03 5336 5327.
  • Brisbane Campus
    Cash, cheque or money order repayment can be made at the cashier in the Finance department in Building A, Level C (take staircase at either side of the Chapel and turn right at top).
    Telephone: (07) 3623 7107.
  • Canberra Campus
    Cash, cheque or money order repayment can be made to the Cashier at Reception in the Blackfriars Building.
    Telephone: (02) 6209 1100
  • Melbourne Campus
    Cash, cheque or money order repayment can be made at the Finance Department, Level 5, Rooms 5.04-5.06, 250 Victoria Parade.
    Telephone: (03) 9953 3357 or (03) 9953 3358.
  • North Sydney Campus
    Cash, cheque or money order repayment can be made to Ms Nairi Mozian in Campus Operations, Level 4.
    Telephone: (02) 9739 2050.
  • Strathfield Campus
    Cash, cheque or money order repayment can be made at the Finance Department, Edmund Rice Building, Room 2-42.
    Telephone: (02) 9701 4215.