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ANU Student Urgent Relief Bursary (SURF)

Non-repayable bursary for enrolled ANU students facing significant financial hardship from unforeseen events who need immediate help.

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$2,000

The maximum total amount disbursed may not exceed $2,000 AUD per calendar year.

Who can get it

  • Currently enrolled ANU student
  • Experiencing significant financial hardship due to unforeseen events
  • Requires immediate financial assistance

How to claim

  1. Apply via the online application form, yourself or through a referral
  2. Upload a statement of your circumstances or a tax invoice or receipt for expenses already paid

Conditions and catches

  • No deadline, but it runs only until current funds are fully spent
  • Does not cover HECS, tuition fees, SA-FEE or travel costs

What the source says

Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.

Be experiencing significant financial hardship due to unforeseen events;
anu.edu.au
Successful applicants do not have to repay the money (i.e. it's not a loan).
anu.edu.au
the maximum total amount disbursed may not exceed $2,000 AUD per calendar year.
anu.edu.au