Student residences rental subsidies
Students applying for, or living in, Student Residences accommodation can apply for a subsidy if they are struggling financially.
Each year the Financial assistance service provides grants of up to $500 or up to $1000 for any lease period to. The Rental Subsidies reduce weekly rents across a single semester or year.
To Apply
The application process requires you to:
- Complete UTS Student Residences Rental Subsidy Application Form (pdf, 110kb),
- Supply a copy of your License Agreement with UTS Residence, and
- Attend an interview with the financial assistance officer.
Students who are away from Sydney at the time of their application can be interviewed by phone.
Eligibility
Australian citizens and permanent residents
The rental subsidies are only available to Australian citizens, permanent residents and holders of humanitarian or temporary protection visas.
Continuing financial hardship and Centrelink
Applicants are requested to provide proof of financial hardship by supplying:
- Their Centrelink customer reference number, and
- A copy of a recent letter from Centrelink advising eligibility and the amount of your fortnightly payment.
Students who have applied for Centrelink but have not yet been advised of eligibility are encouraged to apply as soon as possible - and provide your Centrelink letter when it is received.
Struggling financially
Even if you do not receive a Centrelink benefit you may be struggling financially and be taking on a greater paid workload commitment than your studies can afford.
You will need to provide proof of your financial difficulty with documented evidence (e.g. payslips with record of hours worked or tax returns).
Other exceptional circumstances may include medical costs related to an illness or disability, or sudden loss of employment - requiring documentation such as evidence of a change in your work and earning capacity, previous work receipts, a health care card or medical invoices in your name.
Condition
Payment of Rental Subsidies will cease on notification of a student moving out of Student Residences or prematurely terminating the License Agreement.
Process
Complete a UTS Rental Subsidy Application Form, and:
Send it to:
Financial Assistance Service
Student Services Unit
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Or, deliver it to:
Financial Assistance Service
Student Services Unit
Level 6, Building 1 (CB01.6)
15 Broadway,
Ultimo, NSW 2007
Deadlines
First round applications for Autumn Semester 2008 close on 28 February 2008
Late applications may be considered prior to Census Date (31 March 2008).
Mid-Year Limited Offers:
First round applications for Spring Semester 2008 close on 31 July 2008.
Late applications may be considered prior to Census Date (29 August 2008).
