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Financial Stress for International Students
Many international students experience financial stress while studying in Australia. Tuition fees, rent, and daily living costs can add up quickly, and students in regional areas may face fewer part-time work opportunities. Family expectations and the pressure to succeed can make financial stress feel even heavier.
ft. Sally
Sally is a nursing student in Bendigo who found balancing tuition, rent, and daily expenses challenging. Being the first in her family to study overseas added pressure to succeed, and at first she worried that asking for financial help might affect her visa.
Common financial stressors include:
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High tuition fees and living costs.
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Limited work opportunities in regional areas.
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Costs of textbooks and study supplies.
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Pressure from family expectations.
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Fear that seeking help could affect visa status.
After reaching out for support, I learned that getting help would not affect my visa.
