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Financial Assistance

Our Student Loans Scheme provides interest free emergency loans on a short term basis to students who demonstrate genuine need and could not continue their study without financial assistance.
Loans may be approved for rent, bond, living expenses and textbooks. Loans are NOT available for the payment of HECS, HELP loans or to purchase capital items such as computers or cars. Loan applications are treated confidentially and assessed on an individual basis.

Enquiries can be made to:
Disability and Student Support Unit, Callaghan Campus
Telephone: (02) 4921 7304 or TTY (02) 4921 7040.
Email: student-loansandwelfare@newcastle.edu.au
or
Student Support Unit, Ourimbah Campus
Telephone: (02) 4348 4060.

Government Financial Assistance

Centrelink provides a range of assistance measures for Australian students. Follow this link to find out the latest information: