Student services and amenities fee
What is it?
The SSAF aims to provide a balanced, practical approach to funding campus services and amenities of a non-academic nature, such as sporting and recreational activities, employment and career advice, child care, financial advice and food services.
How much?
Level of Study | Type of student | Campus Location | Enrolment | Annual maximum SSAF 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate OR Postgraduate Coursework | Domestic | On-campus | FT | $273 |
PT | $204 | |||
Domestic | Off-campus / Online / Distance / Port Macquarie | FT and PT | $204 | |
Domestic | Through UON partner | FT and PT | $204 | |
International | On-campus | FT | $273 | |
PT | $204 | |||
International | Off-campus / Online / Distance | FT and PT | $204 | |
International | Offshore through UON partner | FT and PT | No charge | |
Research | Domestic | On-campus | FT | $273 |
PT | $204 | |||
International | On-campus | FT | $273 | |
PT | $204 | |||
Domestic | Distance | FT and PT | $204 | |
International | Distance | FT and PT | $204 | |
Enabling program | Domestic | On-campus | FT and PT | No charge |
International | ||||
Other studies | Exchange (inbound) | On-campus | FT | No charge |
Cross-institutional (inbound) | On-campus | FT | $273 | |
PT | $204 | |||
ELICOS | On-campus | FT | No charge | |
Exchange (outbound) | On-campus | FT | $273 | |
Non-award | On-campus | FT | $273 | |
PT | $204 | |||
Study Abroad (inbound) | On-campus | FT | No charge |
In 2014 SSAF will be charged each term of study to a maximum of $281 for the year (full time study) and $210 (partial fee).
Level of Study | Type of student | Campus Location | Enrolment | Annual maximum SSAF 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate OR Postgraduate Coursework | Domestic | On-campus | FT | $281 |
PT | $210 | |||
Domestic | Off-campus / Online / Distance / Port Macquarie | FT and PT | $210 | |
Domestic | Through UON partner | FT and PT | $210 | |
International | On-campus | FT | $281 | |
PT | $210 | |||
International | Off-campus / Online / Distance | FT and PT | $210 | |
International | Offshore through UON partner | FT and PT | No charge | |
Research | Domestic | On-campus | FT | $281 |
PT | $210 | |||
International | On-campus | FT | $281 | |
PT | $210 | |||
Domestic | Distance | FT and PT | $210 | |
International | Distance | FT and PT | $210 | |
Enabling program | Domestic | On-campus | FT and PT | No charge |
International | ||||
Other studies | Exchange (inbound) | On-campus | FT | No charge |
Cross-institutional (inbound) | On-campus | FT | $281 | |
PT | $210 | |||
ELICOS | On-campus | PT | No charge | |
Exchange (outbound) | On-campus | FT | $281 | |
Non-award | On-campus | FT | $281 | |
PT | $210 | |||
Study Abroad (inbound) | On-campus | FT | $281 | |
PT | $210 |
Bills
You will be invoiced up front (separately from your course fees) at the beginning of each term you are enrolled. Once the SSAF bill is generated you will be notified via email that your SSAF bill is available in myHub.
Payment options
Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders (resident in Australia) can
- pay the full SSAF amount up front
- pay some of the SSAF upfront and get a SA-HELP loan for the remainder; or
- apply for a SA-HELP loan for the full SSAF amount
All other students must pay the SSAF up front by the payment due date.
Please note: students who are enrolled in non-award and cross-institutional study are not eligible for SA-HELP loan assistance and must pay the SSAF in full to the University.
Find out about refunds of the SSAF in our Student Fees Refund Procedure.
Have your say
Email your suggestions and comments about SSAF funded projects or provide confidential feedback through AskUoN.
We follow the Australian Government's guidelines on how universities can use SSAF funds and the University of Newcastle Principles for the assessment of SSAF funded projects (PDF, 32.8KB).
Options to help you cover the cost
From Higher Education Loan Programs (HELP) through to scholarships, we have a number of financial assistance options to help you cover the cost of your studies.