SSAF student consultation & fee management

The Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) at Victoria University (VU) is charged in accordance with the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and the Administration Guidelines made under the Act. Revenue from the fee is spent in accordance with the Act and only on services and amenities allowable under the guidelines.

SSAF is managed by the University's Students portfolio, led by the Chief Student Officer, who oversees the management and governance of SSAF.

We value students as partners of VU and welcome input into our discussions, planning and decision making.

SSAF Consultative Committee

The SSAF Consultative Committee oversees the governance, management and implementation of SSAF-funded initiatives, to make sure that your SSAF is used responsibly.

The Committee meets a minimum two times a year to review submissions for the SSAF Student Experience Initiative Grants.

The Committee consists of students and staff from areas that receive SSAF funding, and is chaired by the Chief Student Officer. See the SSAF Consultative Committee Terms of Reference for the current list of representatives.

Join the SSAF Consultative Committee

Positions are open to all VU students (HE, VET and VU Online) who would like to make recommendations and share their experiences. Remainder of the paragraph wording can remain as is.

If you're interested in joining the Committee:

  1. read the SSAF Consultative Committee terms of reference
  2. email ssaf@vu.edu.au with the following information:
    • your name
    • your course
    • your expected completion date
    • a brief statement (300 words maximum) of why you would be a good student representative.

Tell us how to invest

Each year we seek feedback from students about the services and support brought to you by SSAF. you can read more about where your SSAF goes.

We gather feedback through different channels, such as focus groups, surveys, consultative forums, our Student Leadership Council, social media, meetings with student representatives and our students as staff program.

Your feedback contributes to improving the student experience. We want to know how you want to see your SSAF allocated. Fill out our form or email  ssaf@vu.edu.au.

Past survey results

Key insights from the 2025 SSAF survey are: 

  •   Cost of living support remains a key priority for both VU and VU Online students.
  •   Food support, including free meals, is the highest priority for campus-based students.
  •   Academic support is the most used and most in-demand SSAF-funded service.
  •   Demand for career services is growing, particularly among VU Online students.
  •   On-campus students prioritise facilities, food access and spaces to study and connect.
  •   Online students place greater importance on wellbeing, counselling, housing and financial support.
  •   Student experiences and satisfaction vary across campuses, with Footscray Park recording the strongest results.

These findings will help guide future SSAF investment and service improvements across the student experience.

Read the report and results of the 2025 SSAF Survey.

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