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Charles Sturt will prepare your child for the real world with professional, accredited courses that will give them the skills they need. They'll put ideas into action from day one. It’s what we do. And it’s what will give your child the edge in their industry when they step into the workplace.

Yindyamarra Winhanganha. This is a Wiradjuri phrase meaning ‘the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in’. This ethos is at the heart of everything we stand for. It’s the reason we strive to actively create a world worth living in. We believe everyone offers something unique. At Charles Sturt University your child will become part of something bigger: join a tight-knit community from across the globe that is committed to changing things for the better. And wherever they want to take their career we’ll have the course to help them push the boundaries and make an impact. After all, we're Australia's number one university for graduate employment.*

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There's heaps to get involved with at Charles Sturt University. Whether your child is interested in sports, theatre, art, culture or religion – there's probably a club on their campus they can join. And if your child is learning online, there are lots of ways to get involved and connect with their fellow students and teachers. From volunteering to tree-planting, from film nights to leadership courses – there is always something for your child to get involved in, gain new skills, and have fun!

We don’t want finances to hold your child back from their future. That’s why we’ve got more than $3 million in scholarships and grants that they can apply for.  And if your child needs a hand getting to grips with budgeting, they can connect with Charles Sturt University’s dedicated financial support team to get the lowdown on all things dollars and cents. They can also help your child navigate the HECS system and access funds like the Away From Base grant. They’ll even help put the applications together! What's more, we have a team who can help your child find a part-time job while they're studying, as well as get to grips with writing a CV, job searching and networking with employers.

When it comes to the HSC/VCE, ATARs and uni entry, there are a few different organisations that oversee different parts of the process. For all things HSC/VCE and exams, that's the NSW Education Standards Authority and the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority respectively. Universities decide on the entry criteria for their courses (so that means things like the ATAR you need, any additional entry info, such as an audition for an acting course, and early offer requirements). UAC and VTAC are the organisations that handle ATAR calculations and process applications for on-campus uni study.