Financial Support Services
On this page, you'll find information on financial support and emergency funding options for students.
Monash University: Emergency Grant - If you're in financial hardship and need immediate support you may be eligible for the Emergency Grant payment of up to $500
As part of MONSU Caulfield's Welfare initiatives, we also host free food days at a minimum of twice weekly on campus throughout semester.
Breakfast Club: 9:30am - 11am, every Tuesday during semester
Midweek Meet: 12pm - 2pm, every Wednesday during semester
Emergency relief
South East Community Links - If you live in postcodes 3169, 3171, 3172, 3173, 3174 + 3175
Community Information + Support Victoria Inc.
Sacred Heart Mission
The Salvation Army
Anglicare Victoria
Red Cross
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), Southern Region, Dandenong​
Financial Counselling
National Debt Helpline
The Salvation Army
Anglicare Victoria
No Interest Loan
The Salvation Army
Centrelink Student Start-up Loan - A voluntary loan you can get up to twice a year if you’re an eligible higher education student
Monash University: Student Loans
Good Money
Legal Help
Victoria Legal Aid
Centrelink
Austudy - Financial help if you’re 25 or older and studying or an Australian Apprentice
Rent Assistance - A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain payments from Centrelink
Youth Allowance - Financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice, or 21 or younger and looking for work