Student banking
Make your money go further
Heaps free is heaps good
Making ends meet when you’re a student can be a challenge. Between paying uni fees, buying textbooks, and possibly moving out of home for the first time, it’s likely your finances are already stretched tight. That’s why our Student Options package gives you loads of free and cheap stuff that can make life heaps more affordable and help your money go further.
Overseas students
If you’re an overseas student who has recently arrived in Australia to study, or will be arriving soon, we can make managing your money and everyday transactions easier so you can get on with enjoying your studies. We can help you set up a bank account for your daily expenses, send and receive money from overseas, and check out the latest foreign exchange rates.
Surviving on your own
Studying is an amazing experience. You get to meet loads of interesting new people, be exposed to new ideas, and there’s so much more freedom than in high school. But it also brings with it a lot of new expenses, which can make managing your money tough.
Fortunately, as a student you’ll find you get discounts on everything from public transport to movie tickets and there are plenty of free and cheap entertainment options on campus and off. With just a little imagination, you’ll find there are lots of ways you can make your money go further.
Find out more about making your money go further as a student
Achieving your financial goals
It can be hard to save when your dollars are pretty limited to begin with.
Supporting yourself while you’re studying can be a real juggling act. If you
don’t want to graduate up to your neck in debt, budgeting is the key. Calculate
your known expenses, such as fees, transport and books, and then estimate what
you have left over each week or month.
Besides paying for the essentials, you ideally want to be putting aside cash
regularly for the fun stuff, like overseas holidays and music festivals.
Figuring out a budget can help you make sure you’ve not only got enough cash to
cover the basics but also a bit of wiggle room for the good times.
Working while you study
Unless you’re lucky enough to have a healthy cash reserve on tap while you study, the majority of students will have to get a job. Fortunately, most study timetables offer the flexibility to work and there are always plenty of casual and part-time jobs available.
Find out more about working while you study
Student accommodation options
Where you live while you’re studying can make a big difference to your life as a student. With pros and cons for different living arrangements, it’s worth taking the time to figure out which option will work best for you.
Understanding HECS-HELP
HECS-HELP is a government program that gives you a helping hand with university course fees. There are a number of payment options available, including deferring payment until you’re in the workforce, which help put a degree within reach.
How to apply
Did you Know?
For convenient, 24-hour banking, we have the largest ATM network of any Australian bank.
