Financial Support Services
On this page, you'll find information on financial support and emergency funding options for students.
Monash University: Emergency Grant - If you're in financial hardship and need immediate support you may be eligible for the Emergency Grant payment of up to $500
As part of MONSU Caulfield's Welfare initiatives, we also host free food days at a minimum of twice weekly on campus throughout semester.
Breakfast Club: 9:30am - 11am, every Tuesday during semester
Midweek Meet: 12pm - 2pm, every Wednesday during semester
Emergency relief
South East Community Links - If you live in postcodes 3169, 3171, 3172, 3173, 3174 + 3175
Community Information + Support Victoria Inc.
Sacred Heart Mission
The Salvation Army
Anglicare Victoria
Red Cross
Financial Counselling
National Debt Helpline
The Salvation Army
Anglicare Victoria
No Interest Loan
The Salvation Army
Centrelink Student Start-up Loan - A voluntary loan you can get up to twice a year if you’re an eligible higher education student
Monash University: Student Loans
Good Money
Legal Help
Victoria Legal Aid
Centrelink
Austudy - Financial help if you’re 25 or older and studying or an Australian Apprentice
Rent Assistance - A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain payments from Centrelink
Youth Allowance - Financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice, or 21 or younger and looking for work