Safety Net Grant Scheme
Index
Introduction
The purpose of the University of Tasmania's Safety Net Grant Scheme is
to provide emergency financial assistance to eligible students who are
experiencing financial hardship which is adversely affecting their education.
The main criteria for assistance under the Scheme is that a student demonstrates
a genuine need and that their capacity for continued study may be in jeopardy
due to financial hardship.
The Scheme will not
fund the payment of the following University costs:
- Library and parking
fines
- Service and Amenities
fees
- HECS or course
fees.
As the Scheme draws
on a limited pool of funds, the University makes no representation or
warranties as to the availability of funds for assistance under this Scheme
for students.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible a student must:
- Be currently enrolled
- Be at risk of discontinuing
their study
- Demonstrate exceptional
financial hardship
- Demonstrate an
ability and intention to complete their course of study.
Confidentiality
Members of the Committee and all other staff who are either directly or
indirectly involved in administration of the Scheme will maintain confidentiality
and discretion in all matters relating to the Scheme.
Safety Net Grant Scheme Committee
The Committee comprises nominated representatives from:
- The Tasmanian University
Union (one vote)
- The Student Association
(one vote)
- Student Services
(one vote)
- Financial and Business
Services.(one vote)
The Committee meets
on a weekly basis. Students shall have the right to a review of a decision
as described in the 'Review of Decision' section.
Review of Decision
You have the right to request a review of a Committee decision. To request
a review you must provide a request in writing and provide any additional
information which may be relevant. The application will be reviewed at
a meeting of the Review Committee at which you can appear and/or you have
the right of representation.
Contacting
your Student Organisation
Tasmania University
Union
Hobart - 6226 2495
Launceston and Cradle Coast - 6324 3776
If
you need assistance from a Student Counsellor
Contact Student Services
on:
Hobart - 6226 7596
Launceston - 6324 3787
North-West - 6430 4947
Safety
Net Application Form
The application form
for the Safety Net Grant Scheme are available in PDF
and Word formats. Please read the
'Information for Students' section of the application.
Your
Guide to Financial Survival at University
You will find this
guide provides good information on budgeting and managing your money.
The guide is avaialble in PDF or Word
formats.
Glossary of Terms
Financial assistance refers to the allowable assistance available
through the University's Safety Net Grant Scheme.
Student refers to a student currently enrolled in and undertaking
an Award course at the University of Tasmania.
Committee refers to the University's Safety Net Grant Scheme Committee.
Scheme refers to the University's Safety Net Grant Scheme.
Interviewing Officer refers to designated representatives of the
Tasmania University Union who conducts the student's
application interview and makes a recommendation to the Committee on the
application.
Review Committee refers to the Safety Net Grants Scheme Review
Committee. The Review Committee comprises the Presidents of the student
organisations, Manager - Student Services and Manager - Financial and
Business Services (or their authorised delegate). The Review Committee
meets on an as needs basis to review applications and make a decision,
and to review the procedures and guidelines pertaining to the Scheme.
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