Need some financial support? Don't worry, we're here to help! Call Student Services reception to book an appointment: 02 9514 1177
UTS Financial Assistance provides a support service for students seeking guidance and advice on study-related finances.
Food Relief and Food Pantries
Where to find access to free food sources
- At UTS:
External: Find food help close to your home by using search tools (or calling)
- Foodbank (with distribution outlets through the Salvation Army; St Vincents Vinnies; Red Cross ++. Tel: 02 9756 3099)
- Second Bite (Vic QLD & NSW. Tel: 1800 263 283)
- Oz Harvest (NSW: Food markets in Waterloo & Surry Hills and Food Trucks & Mobile Markets traversing 30 locations in Sydney)
In-house UTS financial support through the Financial Assistance Programs:
Students wishing to request financial support must read the eligibility requirements and guidelines before applying online for a loan; grants for textbooks, study-related living expenses, hardware and other digital access needs, or a rental subsidy when living in UTS Housing.
Call us for aN appointment on 9514 1177 to discuss your concerns
Quick-access resources on how to prepare yourself for your financial needs as a student:
- Money Matters for Future Students (PDF 313KB) primarily a resource for domestic students)
- UTS Financial Assistance: Supporting you through uni (a video applicable to all students, domestic and international)
- Financial Assistance Autumn 2024 (PDF, 15.834 KB)
External emergency support:
- International Students—you can read about the external support being provided by the NSW Government, charities and NGO’s here.
- Domestic Students— answer a set of questions to find out what support (financial and other) may be available to you.
- NSW Welfare Rights also provide an up-to-date 'recent changes to Centrelink and COVID-19' resource.
For general information on money matters most likely to affect you while you're a student at UTS, check out the self-help resources section on this website.
UTS Careers service can offer career consulting, helpful advice, and guidance in finding casual and permanent employment.
Advice on Youth Allowance
Eligibility, rates and how to get started with Youth Allowance, plus other Centrelink benefits available to you.
Advice for financial hardship
Our self-help resources have useful information about saving money and managing debt.
Make an appointment
Call +61 2 9514 1177 to book an appointment with the Financial Assistance Services Team.
Appointments are offered from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Appointments are available on-campus or online via Zoom or phone. The Financial Assistance Service is operating a hybrid working model.
General enquiries
The Financial Assistance Team
Privacy information
Important note
The Financial Assistance Service is made available to service users based on funding availability and guidelines, and subject to demand, which varies at different times in the academic year. Service users will be informed of the nature, frequency and duration of service that is reasonable, based on the level of demand, staff availability, and service user needs.
The University reserves the right to take all necessary action to protect the safety of its staff, students and facilities, and to ensure reasonable use of services and facilities. This may include revoking or placing conditions on access to facilities, services, or campus precincts.
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