Transport assistance

Don't let transport costs limit your campus experience

Our Transport Solutions program helps ensure you can attend classes, use university facilities, access support services, and fully participate in uni life regardless of your financial situation. We offer practical, flexible support for public transport, parking, and travel to intensive units. These aren't handouts they're a helping hand in your academic success and designed to help you build sustainable transport routines.

Public Transport Solutions (PTV Pass)

7 or 30 day Myki cards for regular campus commuters or those who need to attend placements.

Campus Parking Solutions (Deakin VPermit Parking for Burwood and Waurn Ponds, Waterfront Campus Parking Support)

Subsidised parking permits for those attending Waterfront, Waurn Ponds or Burwood campuses.

Cloud Intensive Unit Travel Support

Reimbursement support for compulsory on-campus intensives (up to $200 for travel and accommodation *Individual limits apply) for Cloud students. Intensive units must have already occurred and been paid for (with receipts) before the application.

Eligibility

Whilst we would hope to support everyone, we have a limited criteria to ensure those that would most benefit can access our program!

To be eligible you need to:

• Not be within easy walking distance of campus.
• Be enrolled in on campus units.
• Demonstrate meeting transport costs is a challenge.
• Be a Deakin student. For Deakin College and DUELI students, you must be a DUSA member to access the Transport Assistance Program. Please note: Deakin College and DUELI students are eligible for a free DUSA membership. To apply, visit your Deakin College or DUELI reception and complete a registration form.

Application Process:

1. Simply complete our application form.
2. Add a completed copy of 'Moneysmart's Budget Planner' (let us know if you need a hand to complete it.)
3. We will be in touch to discuss your application and advise if you are eligible!

Not sure how to apply or need further support? Feel free to contact the Financial Wellbeing team.

The Transport Assistance Program is part of DUSA's commitment to ensuring every Deakin student has what they need to succeed.