There are two types of support a student-athlete can request of their university. As a student, the best support is not always financial. Often, non financial help can provide the best support for a student-athlete.
Financial support
Financial support is given via cash or via a deposit of funds into a nominated bank account. This financial support can then be spent on areas required by the student-athlete at their discretion.
Financial support may require the student-athlete to provide proof of what they spent the money on via a reporting or acquittal process. The financial support may also, only be able to be spent on specific items.
Financial support may be provided by the university, a sponsor, a benefactor or other supporter of the student-athlete.
Non financial support
Non financial support is support that is of a non financial nature. Non financial support provides the student-athlete with significantly reduced or free support that can assist them in their sporting journey.
The list of non financial support can be extensive and examples include free gym memberships, free physiotherapy or massage services or use of sports facilities.
Non financial support may be provided by a variety of people or areas on campus. It may also be provided by stakeholders that are external to the university.
