Education is a journey where learning, questioning and expanding your understanding of the world enriches your life and gives you the skills to become a well-informed and productive member of the community.

The Board of the Central Ranges LLEN, in partnership with Deakin University and supported by the South West Goulburn Local Community Partnership, hosted the "Can My Wallett Afford It?" information session last night in Seymour.

Almost 40 people [some travelling for over 80 Kilometres], came from Broadford, Euroa, Seymour, Alexandra, Yea and beyond to attend a free-of-charge, 90 minute workshop that provided answers to a range of questions about the costs and requirements associated with University.

Students and their families had access to Professor Rob Wallis, Pro Vice-Chancellor [Rural and Regional] and Mr. Vince Callaghan First Year at Deakin facilitator and spokesperson on student financial issues for the Student Financial Advisers Network of Australia

A university/tertiary education can provide many opportunities, particularly those related to employment.

We also know that country/regional students are more than twice as likely as their Melbourne peers to defer higher education, and increasingly blame their decision on the growing cost of university life.

One in six school graduates from regional Victoria who won a university spot this year chose not to enrol, compared with just one in 15 from Melbourne, a statewide phone survey found.

• How much does it really cost to go to university?
• What are HECS?]HELP and FEE?]HELP?
• What benefits can I get from Centrelink?
• Where will I live?
• Where can I get help?
• What scholarships are available?

To read the full story and find additional resources to download, please follow the link:

www.centralrangesllen.org.au/canmywalletaffordit

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