Costs associated with moving to ANU?

[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]

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?

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]

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

No.

[Thu Thu Train]

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

No.

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]

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?

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).

[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?

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).

I'd be happy to go live in a share house, at least for the first couple of years. Any idea about how much that would be?

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

I don't see the irony...

 

[Phy124]

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

[Russ]

If you get married and live together for the purpose of getting centrelink its not illegal, just weird. Also kinda dumb because you'll need a divorce eventually

[paulsterio]

Like Russ said, it's not actually illegal because you actually are married. There's no such thing as a real and fake marriage under law, so as long as you are married, you can claim the extra centrelink benefits.

However, I wouldn't suggest just marrying anybody for the sake of it - although if you have a girlfriend and she's up for it, maybe that would be a good idea!

[humph]

I'd be happy to go live in a share house, at least for the first couple of years. Any idea about how much that would be?

Depends. Like I said, it could be as little as $140 a week if you don't mind living in a crappy old studenty share house that has no heating. I pay $200 a week for a nice share house in the northern suburbs - it takes me about 20 mins to ride into uni.

The main problem is that there's a housing shortage in Canberra, so it's hard to find a place, especially at the beginning of the year.

[paulsterio]

You might as well live on campus then, is a share house THAT much cheaper (remember you must also pay the bills)

[humph]

Living in a share house is a lot cheaper than going to a catered college (though college has many benefits other than just food and housing). Maybe a little cheaper than a self-catered college, depending on the college and the share house.

I'd certainly recommend living at a college for your first year or two, just because it's the best way to meet people and make friends. I was at college for 4 years (which is a long long time), now been living in a share house for the last two years.

[Surgeon]

If I go to ANU, I think I'd want to live in a college on campus.

I wouldn't want it to have the food included though, going to start taking bodybuilding and nutrition seriously as soon as year 12 is over so I'll prepare my own foods.

Would living in an uncatered college be heaps more expensive than living in a private share home (plus the bills?)

What are the employment opportunities like? Any large shopping complexes near the uni?

[humph]

If I go to ANU, I think I'd want to live in a college on campus.

I wouldn't want it to have the food included though, going to start taking bodybuilding and nutrition seriously as soon as year 12 is over so I'll prepare my own foods.

Would living in an uncatered college be heaps more expensive than living in a private share home (plus the bills?)

What are the employment opportunities like? Any large shopping complexes near the uni?

If you're at B&G or Fenner, it'd probably be cheaper than a share home. At one of the Unilodges, it could be more expensive, but probably not a whole lot more unless you're in a single share.

Canberra (shopping) Centre is 10 mins walk from uni. There are plenty of job opportunities if you're not picky.

[Jenny_2108]

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).

$140-250 isnt too bad if it includes bills and internet. Its just similar to living and renting house in Mel
If you are willing to travel, you can live a bit further to uni and the cost is cheaper plus you can do part-time job.
A part-time job is enough for you to pay for renting house and buying food every month

Its better to earn money and pay the living cost by yourself than by relying on the fake marriage I recommend