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SSAF Funding
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What can be funded?
There are restrictions on what SSAF can be spent on. These have been determined by the Commonwealth Government and fall into nineteen areas. The University can choose to deliver the services and amenities themselves or contract a third party to deliver them. Student consultation is central to determining how SSAF revenue is allocated and spent. The following documents provide more detail on SSAF Allocation:
SSAF What can be Funded (PDF)
2025 SSAF Allocations (PDF)
2025 SSAF Survey Report (PDF)
2024 SSAF Allocation Report (PDF)
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Student Associations and SSAF
From 1 January 2025, SCU is required to allocate a minimum of 40 per cent of yearly SSAF revenue to student-led organisations. SCU has four student Associations run by students for students that provide a range of services and activities to enhance the student experience:
LEXSA CoastRs Coffs Harbour Students Association Southern Cross Postgraduate AssociationThe SSAF consultation and allocation process
Actions from 2025 Consultation Plan
| Timeline | Activity | Who | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 2026 SSAF allocations approved (by the VC) | VPS&R | Completed |
| Feb 2026 | Financial and Activity Outcome Reports for 2025 SSAF Expenditure required for all funded activities | All funded bodies | In progress |
| Feb 2026 | 2026 SSAF allocations published | VPS&R | |
| June 2026 | 2025 DoE SSAF Expenditure report published | VPS&R |
PROPOSED 2026 Consultation Plan
Feedback and comments are currently invited on this proposed 2026 SSAF Consultation Plan until 6 February, 2026.
| Timeline | Activity | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Feb 2026 | 2026 Draft SSAF Consultation Plan published for student feedback (all students and Student Associations Committees as elected student reps) | VPS&R | |
| Feb 2026 | 2026 Draft SSAF Consultation Plan amended according to feedback and presented to Council for approval. | VPS&R | |
| Feb/March 2026 | 2026 SSAF Consultation Plan published | VPS&R | |
| April-Dec 2026 | Ongoing Review of funded activities against approved plans and allocations (May/Sept/Dec) | All funded bodies | |
| June 2026 | SSAF Allocation Report published on website | VPS&R | |
| June 2026 | SSAF Allocation and Priorities Survey released (assess student priorities for 2027) | All enrolled students | |
| August 2026 | SSAF Allocation and Priorities Survey results collated and published | All enrolled students | |
| October 2026 | Student Associations invited to submit proposals for 2027 SSAF allocations in accordance with the SSAF Funding Request Guidelines and SSAF Allocations and Priorities Survey results | All Student Associations | |
| Nov-Dec 2026 | Proposals reviewed and funds allocated (post VC approval) | VPS&R Vice Chancellor |