Financial support

Welfare programs

Student unions provide welfare assistance programs or services that can help students dealing with financial hardships. Some of the available programs are listed below. For complete lists and information of all programs and services, visit the student union websites.

The Monash Graduate Association runs a Welfare Assistance Program which offers graduate students one-off grants. MSA can provide free food and goods and MONSU Caulfield runs The Pantry, a program offering students short-term assistance by providing food, household supplies, and toiletries. MONSU Peninsula has an emergency fund and placement relief fund that allows students to access immediate financial relief.

Grants and interest-free loans

An emergency grant of up to $500 is available to students experiencing financial hardship and needing immediate assistance.

Long and short-term interest free loans are available for study related expenses which can be accessed without a guarantor. Students can access up to $750 for short term loans and $3000 for long term loans.