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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
From 2024 Consultation Plan
| Timeline | Activity | Who | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 2024 SSAF Survey Results published to inform 2025 Allocation and Priorities | VPS&R | Completed |
| Dec 2024 | 2025 SSAF allocations approved (by the VC) | VPS&R | Completed |
| Feb 2025 | Financial and Activity Outcome Reports for 2024 SSAF Expenditure required for all funded activities | All funded bodies | Completed |
| Feb 2025 | 2025 SSAF allocations published | VPS&R | Completed |
| June 2025 | 2024 DoE SSAF Expenditure report published | VPS&R | Completed |
2025 Consultation Plan
| Timeline | Activity | Who | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Feb 2025 | 2025 Draft SSAF Consultation Plan published for student feedback (all students and Student Associations Committees as elected student reps) | VPS&R | Completed |
| Feb 2025 | 2025 Draft SSAF Consultation Plan amended according to feedback and presented to Council for approval. | VPS&R | Completed |
| Feb/March 2025 | 2025 SSAF Consultation Plan published | VPS&R | Completed |
| Feb-Dec 2025 | Ongoing Review of funded activities against approved plans and allocations (Feb/May/Sept/Dec) | All funded bodies | In progress |
| June 2025 | SSAF Allocation and Priorities Survey released (assess student priorities for 2026) | All enrolled students | Completed |
| Aug 2025 | SSAF Allocation and Priorities Survey results collated and published | All enrolled students | |
| Oct 2025 | Student Associations invited to submit proposals for 2026 SSAF allocations in accordance with the SSAF Funding Request Guidelines and SSAF Allocations and Priorities Survey results | All Student Associations | |
| Nov-Dec 2025 | Proposals reviewed and funds allocated (post VC approval) | VPS&R Vice Chancellor |
Fund allocation
A Committee allocated 2025 SSAF funds over several meetings held with Student Associations in November and December 2024. Where funds are available for an application process, applications open in August 2025.
Outcome and reporting
Funding recipients received notification of 2025 SSAF allocations in December 2024. Recipients will be required to provide a half-yearly financial report and a final evaluation by 12 February 2026.