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Salient. Newspaper of Victoria University of Wellington Students Association. Vol 41 No. 5. March 27 1978

Hard Up? — The Hardship Bursary Allowances

Hard Up?

The Hardship Bursary Allowances

If you are having a hard time living on your bursary this year now is the time to try and do something about it. You may be eligible for an Increase.

If you received the abated rate of $15 per week then you can apply to have this increased to the full $26 on hardship grounds. Or, if you already receive the full $26 rate then you can Now apply to have this increased by another $7 per week. The new $7 increase can be applied for any time but if you want it soon then get in quick. If you can show that your vacation earnings were impaired this year, either by circumstances beyond your control or by the current employment situation then you are eligible.

Application forms for both these allowances are available from the Bursaries officer (Robert Stout Building), the Liaison office (34 Kelburn Parade) or the Student Welfare Service office (6 Kelburn Parade) If you are unsure whether you are eligible then ask at the studass office or at Welfare Services. Both of these will also be able to give you advice in filling out the forms.

When you have completed the forms you should take them to Mrs. Brown, the Accommodation officer at 6 Kelburn Parade, who will go through them with you to ensure you have put forward the best possible case.

There are a lot of things wrong with the current application forms. Some of the questions are very badly phrased, others are rather prying in nature (especially those aimed at the parents or guardian of the applicant). So here are some things to remember if you want to apply.

1.Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
2.When they ask for your academic record they want your failures as well as your passes.
3.Any answers that require more room than is provided should be done on another piece of paper then attached later.
4.You will be judged on your performance as seen on the application form so take your time and present the best possible answers you can (try not to lie, you can be found out). Finally, Don't be put off by the pessimistic remarks of either the Registry or your friends. An increased bursary on hardship grounds is your right.

Sue Cairney

VUWSA Education Officer