Too many students are being forced to give up their studies... and their dreams. You can help them get back on track.
The escalating rental and cost-of-living crisis is putting disadvantaged students under enormous strain. Our hardworking students are telling us they are struggling to balance work, study and student life.
Losing a shift at work, needing to find bond for a new rental, or paying for a dental or medical emergency can push them to the brink.
Many students are going hungry. Some are becoming homeless. And when the stress is too much, they face having to give up their dreams completely and drop out of university.
But there is something we can do!
Today, you can help a student in crisis get back on track, so they can get through this crisis, continue their studies and achieve their full potential.
Your donation now will go towards a Student Hardship Allowance to cover urgent and essential short-term needs such as:
- food and groceries
- transport costs
- rent or bond
- laptop repair or direct study expenses
- unexpected medical costs.
Please help a student in crisis get back on track today.
Provide immediate student support
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