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Indigenous student support

You'll find many services and plenty of support available to you as an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Australian South Sea Islander student at USC. 

Applying for study

• Indigenous Alternative Entry Program—an additional pathway to apply for study at USC.
• Tertiary Preparation Pathway—a special entry program if you require additional qualifications to apply or would like to experience university life before committing to a degree program.

Financial assistance

• Financial assistance
• Scholarships, bursaries and prizes

Academic and study support

• Indigenous Orientation—prepare for university as a new student.
• Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme—additional academic and study support if you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student.
• Multicultural Affairs Tutorial Assistance Program—additional academic and study support if you are an Australian South Sea Islander student.
• Other USC academic and study support services.

Cadetships and employment

• Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS)—links to employers through cadetships if you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student.
• Employment and work-based learning opportunities—All Indigenous students can access employment support through Indigenous Services.

Resources

• Buranga Centre resources—access on-campus resources including book and laptop loans.
• Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians—USC acknowledges the original custodians of the lands on which the University operates.
• Indigenous Services—a friendly team supporting Indigenous students and promoting Indigenous culture and education at USC.
• Community contacts and useful links—links to Indigenous news, events, history and local community support services.
• Indigenous graduates—where they are now?
• Indigenous studies—study Indigenous Australian culture at USC.
• USC's Reconciliation Action Plan 2009–2011

More information

Contact Indigenous Services

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