HECS-HELP Payment Options
Students who commenced Pre 2005
Domestic students, including Australian citizens, eligible permanent resident visa holders and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas have the following payment options for each semester or trimester:
You will need to have completed a Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF) for HECS-HELP as part of your enrolment process.
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Option 1 - Up-Front Payment.
You can choose to pay your Student Contribution up-front and benefit from a 20% discount. Payment can be made through one of the payment methods on the bill and must be made by the due date. Payments made after the due date cannot be accepted. If payment is not made by the due date, Option 3 may be available to you.
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Option 2 - Partial Payment - $500 ++.
Partial payments of $500 or more can be made by the due date. A 20% discount will apply to partial payments of $500 or more. The remaining balance will be deferred to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if you have provided the University with a valid Tax File Number (TFN) for your current program.
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Option 3 - Deferred Payment.
If you do not make an up-front or partial payment and are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, the Deferred Payment option will apply. You must have provided the University with a Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF) and TFN for your current program. The entire or remaining amount will be deferred to the ATO. You do not need to do anything further under this option. Please keep your student HECS Bill for your records
All New Zealand Citizens and Most Australian Permanent Residents must pay 100% of their estimated liability before the due date. Failure to pay the amount in full will result in your enrolment being cancelled for the semester or trimester. Payment can be made through one of the methods listed on the HECS-HELP Bill.