Student services and amenities fee
What is SSAF?
SSAF (Student Services and Amenities Fee) 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. You can read more about the distribution of SSAF funding here.
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 |
In 2015 SSAF will be charged each term of study to a maximum of $286 for the year (full time study) and $214 (partial fee).
LEVEL OF STUDY | TYPE OF STUDENT | CAMPUS LOCATION | ENROLMENT | ANNUAL MAXIMUM SSAF 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate OR Postgraduate Coursework | Domestic | On-campus | FT | $286 |
PT | $214 | |||
Domestic | Off-campus / Online / Distance / Port Macquarie | FT and PT | $214 | |
Domestic | Through UON partner | FT and PT | $214 | |
International | On-campus | FT | $286 | |
PT | $214 | |||
International | Off-campus / Online / Distance | FT and PT | $214 | |
International | Offshore through UON partner | FT and PT | No charge | |
Research | Domestic | On-campus | FT | $286 |
PT | $214 | |||
International | On-campus | FT | $286 | |
PT | $214 | |||
Domestic | Distance | FT and PT | $214 | |
International | Distance | FT and PT | $214 | |
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 | $286 | |
PT | $214 | |||
ELICOS | On-campus | PT | No charge | |
Exchange (outbound) | On-campus | FT and PT | $286 | |
Non-award | On-campus | FT | $286 | |
PT | $214 | |||
Study Abroad (inbound) | On-campus | FT | No charge | |
PT | No charge |
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
Share your suggestions and comments about SSAF funded projects or provide confidential feedback through AskUoN form, or email any questions regarding SSAF fees.
We follow the Australian Government's guidelines on how universities can use SSAF funds and the University of Newcastle SSAF Guiding Principles.
SSAF reports and documentation
- Projects approved for funding in 2013 (PDF. 327.5KB)
- Final Summary of SSAF 2013 (PDF. 37.34KB)
- SSAF Student Consultancy Group Meeting 6 June 2014 (PDF. 98KB)
- SSAF Student Consultancy Group Meeting 15 August 2014 (PDF. 93KB)
- SSAF Student Consultative Group (SSAFSCG) Terms of Reference (PDF. 310KB)
- SSAF Management Group (SSAFMG) Terms of Reference (PDF. 94.4KB)
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.