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TajMahal101:
Hey guys, I know it's probably already been asked but I would like to know what sort of costs there are with moving to Canberra to study?

I got a 96.4 or something around there last year and took a year off, meaning I'm not eligible for any scholarships (I don't think), I plan to work+study through uni. I'm not eligible for youth allowance (I don't think...)

Anyway, in terms of going to anu and studying a full time combined law degree and being self sufficient, how hard is this?

How much is accommodation?

Thanks heaps

edit: On a serious note, how viable is the 'fake marriage' or at least a fake de-facto relationship scheme to get youth allowance?

Surgeon:

--- Quote from: TajMahal101 on August 20, 2012, 09:39:46 pm ---Hey guys, I know it's probably already been asked but I would like to know what sort of costs there are with moving to Canberra to study?

I got a 96.4 or something around there last year and took a year off, meaning I'm not eligible for any scholarships (I don't think), I plan to work+study through uni. I'm not eligible for youth allowance (I don't think...)

Anyway, in terms of going to anu and studying a full time combined law degree and being self sufficient, how hard is this?

How much is accommodation?

Thanks heaps

edit: On a serious note, how viable is the 'fake marriage' or at least a fake de-facto relationship scheme to get youth allowance?

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I'm also considering studying at the ANU next year.

I don't have a plethora of knowledge on the topic but what comes to mind when thinking of the costs associated with living and studying in Canberra are the following.

- Petrol/Insurance/Maintenance/Registration (If you have a car)
- Rent (Will you live on or off campus?)
- Food
- Stationary/Books
- Entertainment/going

That's just to name a few.

I'd suggest that you steer clear of anything illegal to obtain funds.

A little ironic that a law student is doing something illegal, isn't it?

Thu Thu Train:

--- Quote from: TajMahal101 on August 20, 2012, 09:39:46 pm ---edit: On a serious note, how viable is the 'fake marriage' or at least a fake de-facto relationship scheme to get youth allowance?

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No.

Thu Thu Train:

--- Quote from: MyNameIsBob on August 20, 2012, 10:22:10 pm ---
--- Quote from: TajMahal101 on August 20, 2012, 09:39:46 pm ---edit: On a serious note, how viable is the 'fake marriage' or at least a fake de-facto relationship scheme to get youth allowance?

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No.

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Even though there is an 80% chance you're trolling I'm going to address this seriously

Are you fucking retarded? "hur dur how do I scam centarlunk? I no! ill post it on da intarnetz for all 2 c"

k. done.

humph:

--- Quote from: TajMahal101 on August 20, 2012, 09:39:46 pm ---Hey guys, I know it's probably already been asked but I would like to know what sort of costs there are with moving to Canberra to study?

I got a 96.4 or something around there last year and took a year off, meaning I'm not eligible for any scholarships (I don't think), I plan to work+study through uni. I'm not eligible for youth allowance (I don't think...)

Anyway, in terms of going to anu and studying a full time combined law degree and being self sufficient, how hard is this?

How much is accommodation?

Thanks heaps

edit: On a serious note, how viable is the 'fake marriage' or at least a fake de-facto relationship scheme to get youth allowance?

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It's hard. I've had friends who've done it (without scholarships or significant financial help from family) and it means working a lot and being frugal. Accommodation isn't cheap - a catered college will be about $300 including food. If you live off campus, you could pay anywhere from $140 to $250 a week for accommodation, plus more for food and transport.

I have actually known some people who've done the fake marriage thing. It did work, but ended badly - the couple were actually in a long term relationship and got married just for centrelink purposes, but then broke up. Awkward. I wouldn't recommend it at all (and I think it'd be hard to fake).

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