2. Immediate Financial support
ACU International Student Support Services
Student
Emergency Relief
Fund
Student Loan
Scheme
International
Student Hardship
Loan
Amount $300 Up to $450 Up to $4000
Criteria See ACU website See ACU Student
Portal
See ACU website
Support
documents
required
Yes Yes Yes
Repayments No Yes – details on
acceptance
Yes - from August
2020
How to apply Online application Online application Online application
3. Financial Support for Semester 2
1. Instalment Plan
Apply online for an Instalment Plan
Important dates
15 June 2020 – online applications open
20 Jul 2020 – online applications close
2. Fee payment extension
Apply for Application for Extension of Fee
Payment Deadline if you are unable to pay
your fees by the due date.
Email International Student Adviser for form.
ACU International Student Support Services
4. Interruption to Study for Semester 2
Can I take a break next semester?
Yes, if you would like to take a break
in Semester 2 2020 and return to
your studies in Semester 1 2021 you
can apply for an International
Interruption to Study.
• If your leave is approved on the
grounds of compassionate or
compelling circumstances, you will
receive a new Confirmation of
Enrolment (CoE).
• Your student visa and conditions will
not change.
• Email your International Student
Adviser for the form.
ACU International Student Support Services
5. Reducing your Study load in Semester 2
• You can apply for a reduced study
load (RSL).
• Requests may be approved on
compassionate/compelling
circumstances or academic
difficulties and must be approved
by International Compliance.
• If you choose this option you may
have to apply for a new
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
and extend your student visa so
you can complete your course.
• Email your International Student
Adviser for the form
ACU International Student Support Services
6. Career Development Service for
support in seeking a job
Fair Work Ombudsman if you
have lost your job and want to
know about your work rights
and entitlements
Australian Taxation Office to
access superannuation if you
have been studying for more
than 12 months
ACU International Student Support Services
Job support
7. talk with an ACU counsellor via
Skype, phone or online chat
call ACU crisis counselling support
line for support out of hours
Campus Ministry if you are feeling
isolated and would like to talk to
someone
Doctors on Demand 24/7 service
free (if with Allianz) – check with
your OSHC for telehealth options
ACU International Student Support Services
Health and Wellbeing Support
8. Accommodation support
ACU Rental Advisory Service
Free service for ACU students who are
experiencing any problems with their
accommodation
International Student Support Network
Short term homestay accommodation to
financially vulnerable international
students
$160 per week (up to three meals per
day, 7 days a week)
Email International Student Adviser
ACU International Student Support Services
9. Important dates for 2020
ACU International Student Support Services
SEMESTER ONE 2020
Instalment Plan S1 2020 due date 18 May 20 15 June 20 (must apply for fee extension)
Instalment Plan S2 2020 Opens: 15 June 20 Closes: 20 July 20
Campus Transfer Opens: Now Closes: 30 June 20
Examinations period 1 June 20 14 June 20
Results release date 3 July 20
Winter recess 22 June 20 26 July 20
SEMESTER TWO 2020
Semester 2 27 July 20 22 November 20
Fee invoice issued 25 June 20
Fees due 10 August 20
Instalment Plan 1 (50%) 10 August 20
Instalment Plan 2 (25%) 31 August 20
Instalment Plan 3 (25%) 21 September 20
Census Date (Final date to withdraw) 31 August 20
UA common vacation week 28 September 20 4 October 20
Examinations period 2 November 20 15 November 20
Results release date 4 December 20
10. ACU International Student Support Services
Additional support available in your
State
Study NSW
International Student Welfare Services Hub
study.nsw@treasury.nsw.gov.au
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Subscribe to our mailing list
Redfern Legal Centre - International Student Legal Service
Appointments Tuesdays & Wednesdays via phone and video link
02 9698 7645 https://rlc.org.au/ourservices/international-students
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