Indigenous Staff Study Support Scheme
Guidelines
Version
1.0
TRIM file number
Short description
Guidelines on applying for financial assistance to undertake
part time study while working for CSU
Relevant to
CSU staff of Indigenous Australian descent
Approved by
These Guidelines have been approved by the Executive
Director, Human Resources, in accordance with the Policy
on Delegations and Authorisations - Delegation Schedule 1,
GOV10.
Responsible officer
Manager, Diversity and Equity
Responsible office
Division of Human Resources
Date introduced
October, 2011
Date(s) modified
Next scheduled review date
October, 2014
Related University documents
Indigenous Academic Staff Leadership Development
Scheme Guidelines
Guidelines on Support for the Professional Development of
CSU Staff
Policy and Procedure on the Study Time Scheme for
General Staff
Related legislation
Key words
Guidelines, financial support, study support, financial
assistance, Indigenous, academic staff, general staff
Indigenous Staff Study Support Scheme Guidelines
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1.
Aim of the scheme
The Indigenous Staff Study Support Scheme aims to encourage and support the
ongoing career development of both academic and general Indigenous staff through
providing financial assistance to those who would like to undertake part time study
while working for Charles Sturt University.
2.
What the scheme covers
2.1. The Scheme will provide financial support to cover costs associated with study
for a qualification – for example, fees (with the exception of HECS fees – see
“Guidelines on Support for the Professional Development of CSU Staff” for
support for HECS courses, such as fee support and salary packaging), tutoring
assistance, books, computers and other negotiated expenses.
2.2. Qualifications include Certificate IV, Diplomas, Associate Degrees,
Undergraduate Degrees, Honour Degrees and Coursework Master Degrees.
3.
Eligibility
3.1
An applicant must be recorded on the human resource information system
(Alesco) as fulfilling the following criteria:
(a)
(b)
3.2
Eligibility to participate in the Indigenous Staff Study Support Scheme is subject
to satisfactory performance as follows:
(a)
(b)
4.
Indigenous Australian descent; and
at least one year of service with CSU.
for staff on probation, fulfilment of requirements for the most recent
probation review; or
for staff in confirmed appointments, satisfactorily meeting performance
requirements as determined through the performance management
process.
Conditions for continued financial support
For proof of satisfactory progress, applicants for continuing support must provide
their Supervisor and the Indigenous Employment Coordinator with a copy of their most
recent transcript.
5.
Amount of funding available
Up to $500 may be granted per semester, with applications considered on a case by
case basis. The Indigenous Employment Coordinator may contact the applicant or
their Supervisor to discuss financial support.
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6.
How to apply for funding
6.1. Applicants must complete the Indigenous Staff Study Support Scheme
Application Form and attach proof of enrolment, e.g., letter of offer or enrolment
form.
6.2. Applicants should provide reasons for seeking the support requested and have
their application supported by their Supervisor.
6.3. For all financial support requests, applicants must supply documentary evidence
(invoice or receipt).
6.4. General staff should apply for Study Leave at the same time, if they are not
already using it for other training. This must also be approved by their
Supervisor. (In this instance, staff should submit both forms to the Indigenous
Employment Coordinator.)
6.5. Academic staff should discuss with their Supervisor an appropriate workload
rearrangement to provide time release, as part of the Performance Management
process.
6.6. Applications should be forwarded to the Indigenous Employment Co-ordinator.
Table of amendments
Version
number
Date
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Indigenous Staff Study Support Scheme – Application Form
1.
APPLICANT DETAILS
Name:
Staff Number:
Position Title:
School / Division:
Campus:
Contact Number:
Email Address:
Are you currently employed at CSU in one of the following types of appointments? (Please circle one
option below)
Fixed Term / Contract
Continuing
Please provide the date you commenced employment at CSU.
2.
PROVIDE A BRIEF OUTLINE OF HOW THIS STUDY WILL CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR CAREER
PROGRESSION:
3.
STUDY DETAILS
Course Title:
Course/Subject Code:
Course/Subject Duration:
Training Provider Details:
Please attach documentary evidence detailing proof of enrolment in this course / subject.
4.
DETAILS OF PAYMENT REQUESTED
Type of Support Requested (e.g., fees, course material, etc)



Cost
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payment method for any type of support should be discussed with the Indigenous Employment
Coordinator – this will vary for each application. All requests require documentary evidence, either a
receipt for reimbursement purposes OR an invoice from the relevant organisation.
Staff Member’s Signature:
Date:
Supervisor’s Name and Position:
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Supervisor’s Signature:
Date:
(Without approval from your Supervisor, your application will not be approved for funding support.)
OFFICE USE ONLY
Approved For Funding:
Reason If Not Approved:
Yes / No
IEC’s Signature:
Indigenous Staff Study Support Scheme Form – October 2011
Date:
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