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Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University

STATE: NSW ORGANISATION(S): Southern Cross University
WEBSITE: www.scu.edu.au
ANNUAL COMBINED VALUE OF CO-FUNDING: $20,000

about SCU

SCU's vibrant, regional campuses are situated on the North and Mid North Coast of New South Wales at Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads and soon at the southern Gold Coast.

Students from more than sixty countries around the world are attracted to study at our campuses which offer an exceptional quality of life as well as a contemporary and high quality learning experience. Many of our degrees are also offered by distance education.

SCU has a dynamic research profile, participating in eight National Co-operative Research Centres, leading the way in disciplines as diverse as plant genetics and cetacean research.

The University is an active participant in the lives of its communities, helping our regions to better understand themselves and inform decision-making for the future.


how the SCU & cefa partnership works for cefa students

SCU's commitment to helping greater numbers of rural youth achieve their tertiary goals is demonstrated by their Education Partnership with CEFA.

To support those rural students who receive grants from their local education foundations, SCU provides additional financial assistance.

Eligiblity for co-funding from SCU is based on the following criteria:

  • Co-funding is only available to students who have received grants from their local Education Foundations and who are currently studying at SCU
  • First year students will be given co-funding priority. Any funds remaining after the distribution to first year students will be distributed among students in second, third and fourth year studies.
  • Students will receive a dollar-for-dollar grant match unless the total of the grants of all CEFA students at SCU in a particular year is greater than SCU's annual allocation. If the annual limit is exceeded, CEFA will pro-rata the grants and cap co-funding at $1,500.


SCU assistance for all rural students

Southern Cross University offers a range of schemes designed to assist students to realise their higher education ambitions. These are not limited to CEFA students alone - all students are welcome to apply according to the selection criteria.
For more information about SCU and the courses it offers, please visit the following websites:
 

Campus locations

Lismore
Coffs Harbour
Gold Coast
Tweed Heads