Support for care experienced students
Have you spent time in out-of-home care, including foster, kinship, residential or permanent care? Take a look at the dedicated services on offer.
Federation is home to a growing number of students with care experience. We know uni can come with extra hurdles, so we’re working to break them down and make support easy to find – and even easier to access. Support is available to all care experienced students, no matter your age.
Read the care experienced students flyer (PDF 857KB) to learn more.
Book an appointment
Need a hand with enrolment, scholarships or academic programs? Speak with a student equity and inclusion officer for one-on-one support.
Applying to Federation
If you’ve experienced out-of-home care and are applying to Federation, you may be eligible for equity schemes (SEAS). It can increase your selection rank without changing your ATAR or negatively affecting your application – so it’s worth applying even if you’re unsure.
Scholarships and grants
Peer mentoring programs
Federation University is part of the Raising Expectations program, supporting care-experienced students at uni and TAFE across Victoria. Thanks to this program, we can offer free online peer mentoring to connect with fellow care-experienced students and graduates. Get matched with a mentor to build study skills, set goals and access further support.