The following is taken directly from the FUSA Website
COVID-19 Emergency Support Payment
Flinders University has made available funding to assist students who are experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
One-off payments will be made to successful applicants who are not eligible for other financial support (including Centrelink Student Payments, JobSeeker payments, and JobKeeper payments). Payments of $500 will be made to successful applicants living independently, and payments of $250 will be made to successful applicants who live with parents/caregivers. Additional criteria may apply.
Applications will open on Monday 6th of April at 9:00am. Applications can be made via the application form at https://fusa.edu.au/covid19support/
Already applied?
If you have recently applied for the COVID-19 Emergency Support Payment, you should have received a copy of your application by email. Due to high demand, there may be some delays in processing your application. In the mean time please head to the Student System via the Flinders Dashbboard to make sure your banks details are up to date. If you’ve not received a copy of your application by email, please contact Students Assist student.assist@flinders.edu.au
Other financial assistance
For information about Australian Government support you may be eligible for, please visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19
For other financial assistance offered by FUSA please visit https://fusa.edu.au/financial-advocacy/
The University also offers a wide range of scholarships to domestic students commencing study in 2020. Selection is normally based on academic merit and demonstrated need. https://students.flinders.edu.au/finances-and-admin/support/scholarships
