{"id":22314,"date":"2023-09-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=22314"},"modified":"2023-09-21T17:18:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T09:18:10","slug":"tips-to-help-you-get-through-your-degree-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/tips-to-help-you-get-through-your-degree-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get through uni on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Surviving your university years on a budget can be challenging, but don&#8217;t worry! This guide is here to offer practical tips and valuable resources for navigating the financial challenges of student life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Affordable food solutions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/volunteering\/community-pantry\/\">Curtin Community Pantry<\/a>: Access free non-perishable food and essentials to curb hunger. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/advice\/financial\/emergencyrelief\/\">Student Guild FoodBank<\/a>: Obtain basic food items for free through the Student Guild&#8217;s support. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/eats\/central\/\">Guild Caf\u00e9 Central<\/a>: Discover daily lunch specials at the Guild Caf\u00e9 Central (B104) for budget-friendly meals. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/eats\/kitchen\/\">Guild Student Kitchen<\/a>: Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, milk, and cereal supplies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/shop\/\">G Mart<\/a>: Hunt for reduced-price snacks in the special section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Curtinvegiegarden\/\">Community Veggie Garden<\/a>: Explore fresh produce at Curtin&#8217;s Community Veggie Garden. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/curtinguild\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curtin Student Guild Facebook Page<\/a>: Stay updated on free sausage sizzles and food giveaways. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Maximising discounts and benefits: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/discounts\/benefits\/\">Guild Discounts and Student ID<\/a>: Activate your Guild membership and explore Curtin&#8217;s Student Guild website for over 100 businesses offering discounts to students. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/discounts\/offers\/\">Guild Discounts at On-Campus Cafes<\/a>: Many on-campus cafes provide Guild discounts such as Concept cafe and Main cafe. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/student-details-and-id\/travel-concession\/\">Travel SmartRider concessions<\/a>: If you are a\u00a0full-time student, you are entitled to a\u00a0Tertiary\u00a0SmartRider\u00a0card.\u00a0The card\u00a0gives you concessional fares on\u00a0Transperth\u00a0(or\u00a0TransGoldfields)\u00a0buses, trains and ferries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Staying active on a budget: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/curtinfreeplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curtin&#8217;s FreePlay<\/a>: Engage in free daily sports activities from 9am to 11am. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/organisation\/plusfitnessmelville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plus Fitness Melville<\/a>: Save on membership fees and access the gym at a reduced cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/organisation\/twistingpeacockyoga\/\">Twisting Peacock Yoga<\/a>: Students can enjoy 30 days of yoga for a budget-friendly rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/organisation\/s30studiosouthperth\/\">S30 Studio South Perth<\/a>: Avail of discounted memberships for physical wellness. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/health-sciences\/about\/clinics\/exercise-clinic\/#:~:text=The%20Exercise%20Clinic%20at%20the,Musculoskeletal%20conditions\">Curtin&#8217;s Exercise Clinic<\/a>: Participate in affordable exercise sessions through the Exercise Clinic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Affordable healthcare options: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/health-sciences\/about\/clinics\/curtin-clinics-cockburn\/\">Curtin Clinic Cockburn<\/a>: Access free interprofessional services across various disciplines. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/health-sciences\/about\/clinics\/physiotherapy-clinics\/\">Physiotherapy Treatment<\/a>: Receive affordable physiotherapy treatment for injuries. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/health-sciences\/about\/clinics\/adult-speech-pathology-clinic\/\">Adult Speech and Language Clinic<\/a>: Benefit from free services for speech and language difficulties. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/health-sciences\/about\/clinics\/oral-health-centre-western-australia\/\">Oral Health Centre of Western Australia<\/a>: Get subsidised dental care by booking an appointment.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Free contraceptives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/contact\/\">Guild Reception<\/a>: Condoms are free for students at the Guild Reception, thanks to the WA AIDS Council. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Financial Support and Emergency Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/financial-advice\/\">Emergency loans<\/a>: The Guild and the University both provide emergency loans to students facing unexpected financial difficulties. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/financial-advice\/curtin-emergency-student-loans\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.curtin.edu.au\/\">Scholarships<\/a>: Curtin offers a range of scholarships, including those specifically designed to help students facing financial hardships. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By leveraging these student resources, you can make your university experience more enriching and alleviate some of the financial burdens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on financial assistance, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/financial-advice\/\">Financial Advice<\/a> page on Current Students or reach out to Guild Student Assist\/Social Workers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surviving your university years on a budget can be challenging, but don&#8217;t worry! 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