COVID-19 support and assistance

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RMIT Emergency Financial and Technology Grants

These grants are now closed for new applications.

A new grant will open for applications in the first week of June.

Victorian Government International Student Emergency Relief Fund

(open to international students in Victoria)

Find out more

Food, Housing and Government Support Resources

(see individual support resources for eligibility criteria)

Find out more

RMIT Emergency Financial and Technology Grants

 

These grants are now closed for new applications. A new grant will open for applications in the first week of June.

If you have previously applied for one of these grants, and have been contacted by RMIT about providing more information, you can resubmit your application here.

 

Applications for Emergency Financial and Technology Grants may be unsuccessful, or the amount granted may be lower than an applicant requested, for a number of reasons, including – but not limited to:

  • Lack of evidence of financial impact as a result of COVID-19
  • Evidence of financial security based on bank statement/s
  • Evidence of additional support from external party
  • Evidence of suitable alternative technology
  • The item/s requested are not covered by the grant (e.g. airfares, bicycles, mobile phones, car expenses, mortgage/home loan) or are already provided by RMIT, such as free software or apps available to RMIT students
  • Multiple, duplicated applications
  • Eligibility criteria not met

For the technology grant, funding has been provided for amounts up to and including $1,000 for a laptop, $100 for data, $200 for specialist software (examples only). NB: $1000 overall limit for technology grant.

For the emergency financial grant, funding has been provided for amounts up to and including $800 for rent, $200 for a food pack (examples only).

Victorian Government International Student Emergency Relief Fund

International students in Victoria who are facing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will soon be able to apply for the Victorian Government’s $45 million International Student Emergency Relief Fund. Eligible RMIT students must apply through RMIT.

How to apply

An application form will be available in the first week of June. 

Food, Housing and Government Support Resources

RMIT Emergency Food Relief

Students in serious financial hardship can seek emergency food grants from RMIT Student Support. Students will need to book a telephone appointment with a Student Support Advisor to discuss their financial circumstances. Students can receive monetary relief for food purchases.

RMIT Chaplaincy is also providing free fresh and frozen meals to RMIT students. Other emergency food and essentials support is available from suppliers across Melbourne.

 

RMIT Emergency Housing and Housing Establishment Fund

Short term emergency accommodation can be assessed in crisis situations. Please contact a Student Support Advisor to discuss eligibility. Students needing to move into new accommodation who require assistance with bond and start up rent may be eligible for the Housing Establishment Fund. Please speak to a Student Support Advisor to discuss eligibility and how to apply.

Government rent and housing assistance is also available (see below).

 

General RMIT support services

Find information about RMIT's full range of student support services.

Find information about health and wellbeing support options, advice and resources for students impacted by COVID-19.

Students seeking RMIT support services that do not relate to COVID-19 can book an online appointment with a Student Support Advisor for a more detailed discussion relating to their personal circumstances.

 

Government support resources

Government financial support relating to COVID-19 is also available. Before applying for assistance from RMIT, check if there are Government financial support options available to you: