Financial support

Your education is a big financial commitment, but it’s one of the best investments you can make.

There are a range of funding opportunities to help you ease the financial load. Explore your options, or get in touch if you have any questions about your finances while attending UQ.

Scams - Awarness and Support
Scams are everywhere and common in all countries around the world, including Australia. Scammers use many different ways to reach people, including text, phone calls, emails or social media. It is important you are aware of what to look for when you may be exposed to a potential scam and what steps to take if you have been scammed or had an attempted scam. These resources should help with providing information and advice on scams.

Little Black Book of Scams

Scam Awarness

Practical ways to take care of yourself

During this time, it is important that you continue to be proactive in taking steps to maintain your health and wellbeing, so as to avoid overwhelming feelings of anxiety and stress.

The university cares about your safety and wellbeing and we understand that being overwhelmed with financial stress is difficult to deal with, especially if you have no income and/ or cannot afford basic necessities. Alongside the Financial Hardship Scheme, and in addition to creating a budget to keep track of your comings and goings, we have compiled a list of community based services that you can also reach out to for further guidance and support, as well as some helpful and practical ways for you to stay on track.

Need help with groceries and paying your bills?

Local Community Food Relief

Ask Izzy!

Nexus Care (Everton Park)

The Salvation Army  

Vinnies                                                      

Study Queensland

Anglicare

Having trouble paying your rent?

UQ Accommodation

RTA (Tenancy QLD)

QSTARS

Employability grants and funding
There are a variety of scholarships, grants and loans available to UQ students who wish to go on exchange, participate in short-term programs, volunteer and participate in other extra-curricular activities.
 
 

Contact us

Student Advisers

Our advisers provide advice and referrals on finances, welfare, accommodation and more:

    Phone Student Services on 1300 275 870

   Email student.services@uq.edu.au

     Visit Student Central (Building 42, St Lucia campus)

     Visit Gatton Student Central (8101-A, Gatton campus)

   Live chat with us (8.30am—4.30pm)

UQ Union Welfare service

UQ Union can help you with financial worries, understanding Centrelink payments and managing your money:

Learn more

 

General enquiries

Not sure who to contact? Student Central provide a range of support services: 

See all Student Central contacts