Make an appointment with a Senior Adviser
For personalised help, you can make an appointment with a senior adviser for welfare.
They offer support and assistance for issues which are impacting your studies, such as finances, housing or welfare.
Booking details & appointment essentials
Make a booking
When booking an appointment online, you will need to:
- select a location, on campus or phone appointment
- select the main issue you need advice or support with (finance, housing or welfare)
- confirm either a face-to-face or phone appointment
- select a staff member
- select a suitable date and time.
Book an appointment (VU login required)
You will receive an email confirming your appointment. We will also send you a reminder on the day of your appointment.
Appointments for Exceptional Circumstances Fee Extensions fill quickly. Please submit your completed application with supporting documents to . Include your Student ID in the subject line.
How to prepare for your appointment
General enquiry
Bring any documents that might help the senior adviser understand and help you with your issue. This could include bills, a letter from Centrelink or a course release letter.
Fee extension for exceptional circumstances enquiry
For fee extension, student loan and payment plan applications you need to do some preparation before the appointment:
- prepare a budget
- download the A49 fee extension application form.
Please note that appointments for Exceptional Circumstances Fee Extensions fill quickly. Please submit your completed application with supporting documents to. Include your Student ID in the subject line.