STUDENT SERVICES AND AMENITIES FEE
UQ collects from students something called SSAF, a fee to fund non-academic services and amenities to support you while at university.
As a significant service provider, APS is allocated a portion of this fee to help provide things like health and wellbeing services, events, and bursaries for postgraduate students.
Postgraduate students play a critical role in advancing research and knowledge in their fields, which can have a significant impact on society. Supporting their development and success can help create a pipeline of talented and motivated individuals who can drive innovation and progress in a variety of areas. To ensure SSAF is being used to the optimal benefit of students, the university is required to consult with students through a formal engagement process (i.e. the annual SSAF Survey and an advisory group of democratically elected representatives). APS continues to demonstrate its ability to provide SSAF funded services which provide value for money, quality, probity, and reliability. As always, enhancing student involvement and empowerment is part of our core mission.
“In 2026, APS is using SSAF funding to support postgrads to fully engage in university life, with investment in wellbeing, financial support, campus experience, and equitable access through strong advocacy.”
$89k
Providing food or drink to students on campus
$201k
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students
$115k
Supporting clubs most of whose members are students
$69k
Promoting the health or welfare of students
$213k
Helping students obtain employment
$70k
Helping students with their financial affairs
$20k
Providing libraries and reading rooms for students
$22.5k
Advocating students’ interests in matters arising under the higher education provider’s rules
$159k
Giving students information to help them in their orientation
$22.5k
Helping meet the specific needs of overseas students
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UQAPS is more than events and services. It is a platform for postgraduate leadership.
You can nominate for a representative role, join committees, volunteer at events, or contribute to policy discussions that shape the future of postgraduate education at UQ.
Postgraduate study can be intense. It can also be transformative.
UQAPS exists to ensure you do not navigate it alone.
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Project Funding
APS funds student projects, covering costs for events, workshops, and community engagement.
Bursaries
APS bursaries provide financial support for conference travel and placements.
Rent Relief
Support available for postgrads doing it tough. One-time payment covering up to 1 week of rent (max $350).
Club Funding
APS offers funding of up to $1,000 to support initiatives led by UQ clubs.
Academic Editing
Academic editing for HDR students, supporting theses, articles, and proposals to meet scholarly standards.
HDR Coffee Catch-Ups
Monthly drink and finger food from Patina at Alumni Court. A relaxed environment to share ideas and chat about research.
