Commonwealth supported places
Student contribution and fee information for students who have been offered a Commonwealth supported (CSP) place in 2013.
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2013 Student Contribution Fees - Commencing and Continuing Students
| Band level and Subject Discipline | Students studying in 2013 |
|---|---|
| Band 3 Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | $9,792 per eftsl (64 subject points) or $1,224 per 8 subject points or $153.0 per subject point |
| Band 2 Mathematics*, Statistics*, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health, Allied Health, Science*, Engineering Surveying, Agriculture | $8,352 per eftsl (64 subject points) or $1,044 per 8 subject points or $130.5 per subject point |
| Band 1 Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Education (see notes), Nursing (see notes) | $5,856 per eftsl (64 subject points) or $732 per 8 subject points or $91.5 per subject point |
NOTES:
* Transitional arrangements for pre-2008 and pre-2009 students end on 31 December 2012. For pre-2008 students the changes affect any subjects where the end of session occurs after this date, whilst for pre-2009 students the changes effect subjects where the census date occurs after this date. This means that:
From CSU Session 201290 onwards, all students enrolled in accounting, administration, economic and commerce units will be charged the Band 3 rate.
From CSU Session 201315 onwards, all students enrolled in mathematics, statistics and science units of study will be charged the Band 2 rate.
Education and Nursing
a. For pre‐2010 students, the maximum annual student contribution amount that may be charged for Education and Nursing units is $4,672 ($584.00 per 8 point subject). At Charles Sturt University this is identified as Band 4.
b. From 1 January 2010, the maximum annual student contribution amount for commencing Commonwealth supported students undertaking Education and Nursing units of study has been increased from the ‘national priority’ rate to the band 1 rate.
c. The increased maximum annual student contribution amounts affect only students who commence their course of study at a higher education provider on or after 1 January 2010.
What is a Commonwealth supported place?
A Commonwealth supported place is a higher education place for which the Commonwealth government makes a contribution towards the cost of your education. CSPs are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Commonwealth supported students pay a student contribution (formerly HECS) towards the cost of tuition, the proportion of which is determined by CSU, within guidelines set by the Government. The student contribution depends on your units of study.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for a CSP if you are:
- an Australian citizen, or a New Zealand citizen who will be resident in Australia for the duration of the unit
- or the holder of an Australian permanent visa who will be resident in Australia for the duration of the unit, (including an Australian permanent humanitarian visa).
How do I pay my contribution?
You may pay your student contribution upfront to CSU and if eligible receive a 10% discount (for payments of $500 or more), or defer payment through the Australian taxation system. On enrollment, you must indicate your payment preference by completing the relevant form included in your offer pack.
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