Student Emergency Fund
Unexpected hardship can quickly place a student’s studies at risk. A sudden medical expense, loss of income, emergency travel, technology failure, accommodation pressure, childcare costs or caring responsibilities can make it difficult for students to stay focused, stay enrolled and keep moving towards graduation.
The Student Emergency Fund provides urgent, practical assistance for UNE students experiencing financial hardship or unexpected challenges. For some students, it can be the difference between pausing their studies and having the opportunity to continue with confidence.
UNE Pharmacy graduate Carlyn Brincat understands how important this kind of support can be. During seven years of study, Carlyn balanced work, marriage, the births of two children and regular intensive study periods in Armidale. Student support helped cover essential costs including accommodation, groceries and fuel, making it easier for her to keep studying.
“Without this support, I would have had to have postponed some subjects and extended my studies. I really appreciated it.” — Carlyn Brincat, UNE Pharmacy graduate.
In 2026, every dollar available through the Student Emergency Fund was allocated to students facing financial barriers during their studies. The number of applications, and the ongoing requests for assistance, have highlighted how important it is to grow this fund for the future.
Your gift can help ensure more UNE students have the opportunity to continue their studies when unexpected financial hardship arises.
Your gift can help students with:
- essential technology and study equipment
- practical assistance that helps them stay enrolled
- emergency accommodation or travel
- medical or wellbeing-related expenses
- living costs during periods of hardship
- childcare or caring-related costs
Give today to help ensure every UNE student has the opportunity to continue, even when life presents unexpected financial challenges.
Gifts and donations of $2 and over are tax deductible under Division 30 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The UNE Foundation is endorsed as a Deductable Gift Recipient (DGR).
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