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Why you should consider contributing to Charlie

As I sit at the computer writing this, I am feeling a mix of emotions (mainly denial) as today marks the end of an era… Ladies and Gentlemen – after four long, crazy, stressful and ultimately rewarding years, I am officially graduating!

Graduation grants up for grabs!

Graduating this December? I suggest you hurry on up and apply for the CSU Graduation Equity Grant, which closes on Sunday 6 December!! (tick-tock-tick-tock) This handy source of cash is designed to assist graduating students of 2015 with some of...

Keeping your wardrobe stylish on a student budget

It can be hard enough affording the basics of electricity, rent, travel and food when you’re on a limited student budget, so how do we keep our wardrobe stylish and on-trend without going into debt? Let’s look at some helpful tips to...

A student laundry solution that makes cents

The cost of clothes washing can really add up- there’s the electricity, the water, and the ever-increasing price of laundry liquid and fabric softener. You can make significant savings on your laundry bill by making your own laundry liquid...

Eat Well and Spend Less

You may think that Toast and Easy Mac can be passed off as an acceptable dinner, and I’m not saying they can’t be, but what if I told you that there is a trick to eating well AND keeping your budget together at university?

CSU Student Financial Wellbeing Survey Results

Did you know: As many as 50 per cent of CSU students live below or very close to the poverty line; More than half of CSU students work more than 20 hours per week, and more than three quarters feel that time engaged in paid employment impacts...

Foundation Scholarships closing soon!

The closing date for CSU Foundation Scholarship applications is approaching; check out our range of scholarships on offer and give yourself the best chance at success at uni by applying today. 1. Visit the CSU Scholarship page at: 2. Use the search...

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