Cover the costs of study

It can be difficult to focus on your study, your goals or anything when money is tight or almost non-existent. We provide various financial support services and initiatives to help you navigate financial hardship.

Domestic fee assistance

Payment options

To pay for your degree, you may consider taking out a HECS-HELP loan (you must be a Commonwealth supported student) or a FEE-HELP loan (you must be paying domestic tuition fees).

Fee extension

If you are unable to pay your student fees by the payment due date, you may apply for an extension of time.

Grants and loans

Student loans and grants support students experiencing unexpected and demonstrated financial hardship with their education-related expenses.

Welfare Service

At Student Wellbeing, the Welfare Service can assist you with:

We also can refer you to external services to help you with:

  • dealing with debt and creditors
  • financial counselling services

Bring any relevant documentation along to your appointment, for example:

  • financial statements
  • debt notices
  • letters from Centrelink
  • proof of your need for a fee extension