Southern Cross University has partnered with us, your Student Association and Atlas Lawyers to launch the SCU Student Financial Advice Service — a free service to help students get help managing your money from a licensed Financial Adviser. This new support service is available to all Southern Cross University students.

 

What can you get help with?

The Atlas Lawyers team can help with a range of topics such as:

• Budgeting & Cash-Flow Management
  • Building a simple weekly/monthly budget
  • Tracking income vs. expenses
  • Identifying spending leaks
   

• Savings Strategies
  • Emergency-fund targets
  • Goal-based saving (holiday, laptop, car)
  • High-interest savings accounts
   

• Banking & Financial Products
  • Comparing transaction vs. savings accounts
  • Intro to debit vs. credit cards
   

• Superannuation Basics
  • Why super matters, even for students
  • Choosing a fund & consolidating small balances
   

• Financial Wellbeing & Scams
  • Stress-management techniques
  • Spotting phishing and financial scams
   

• Preparing for Graduation
  • Setting financial goals for first full-time role
  • Understanding employer super & payslips

 

You can access up to 3 x 20 minute consultations per topic.​

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How it works:

• Appointments can be made through the Atlas Lawyers portal
  You can also download the Atlas Group App for iOS and Android if you are on a mobile device. (Follow pop-up instructions)

• Consultations are available in person at Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses, by phone or online via Microsoft Teams

• On your first visit click “start now” at bottom of page and create an account with your SCU email. Students will be able to manage their appointments through the portal.

• Choose "Financial Advisory" from the list of services. 

• Appointment availability will be shown in the portal.

 

Get in contact with the Atlas Lawyers team:

• Email info@atlaslawyers.com.au

• 1300 857 569

• Webchat 

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The SCU Student Financial Service is funded by the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)