University of Southern Queensland providing $1300 ‘welcome packs’ to first 300 new and returning students
Education by Andre Grimaux
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Subscriber only A regional Queensland university is giving away new iPads, linen packs and even fridges to encourage students to live on campus. As Year 12 graduates across the state ready for the release of their ATAR results on Saturday, the University of Southern Queensland is providing $1300 welcome packs to the first 300 new and returning students living at its Toowoomba campus in 2021. There are two technology packs containing either an iPad or a HP laptop to choose from, or a pack designed to cover some of the initial costs of moving on campus, including a fridge, portable speaker, FitBit, linen pack and stationery voucher.