University of Queensland
UQ emergency hardship grant
A one-off grant for urgent, unexpected costs that are affecting your study at UQ.
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Who can get it
- Current UQ students who have finished a semester of full-time study, or are past the census date of their first semester.
- Facing a temporary, unexpected financial need, and able to complete their program.
The numbers
| Can cover | Rent or bond, bills, public transport, study equipment, medical costs, basic furniture, crisis relocation, and school or childcare costs |
|---|---|
| Can't cover | Tuition, SSAF, fines, holidays, credit cards, visa fees or OSHC |
What you'll need
- UQ student ID plus a driver's licence, Medicare card or passport.
- At least 2 payslips or a current Centrelink income statement.
- Official bank statements for the past 3 months. Screenshots aren't accepted.
- A quote, invoice or bill for what you need help with.
How to claim
- Submit the online application with your documents.
- Meet an Accessibility and Welfare Adviser in person or on Zoom.
- You'll usually hear within 5 business days of the meeting.
Conditions and catches
- UQ doesn't publish grant amounts.
- It isn't ongoing support. UQ also has a separate Laptop Grant for broken laptops.