Fees and Charges
The (2008) course fee for each award is $6,200 paid in full prior to course commencement, or by individual $1,550 instalments prior to each Subject**
Payment is due two weeks prior to course (or Subject) commencement and may be made by cheque or by Bankcard, Visa or MasterCard. (The FEEHELP Scheme may also be useful for payment of course fees.)
* *Fees subject to annual review
Fees should NOT be submitted with your Application for Admission form.
- You will receive payment advice options when you receive a letter of offer into the course
- Students who fail a subject and have to repeat it are required to pay for the subject again
- Students may be able to claim a tax deduction for part of the subject fees. (Refer to the Australian Taxation Office for further information)
Note that educational expenses of more than $250 are tax deductible in most cases. Receipts for fees are issued as a basis for your claim.
Closing Dates for Applications
15 January - Closing date for Autumn session enrolments
15 June - Closing date for Spring session enrolments
FEE-HELP
In 2005, FEE-HELP replaced PELS (Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme) as the Government funded interest-free loans facility for fee paying postgraduate students undertaking non-research courses. It is similar to the deferred payment arrangements available for undergraduate courses under HECS. You will be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are:
- Enrolled in a fee paying postgraduate non-research course in an eligible higher education institution
- An Australian citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa (who meets eligibility requirements)
Further information is available by visiting the full-fees and fee-help website or calling the inquiry line on 1800 020 108
REFUND POLICY
Refunds will only be made where the written request for withdrawal is received on or before the end of the second teaching week of session, less an administration/cancellation fee of $50 per subject, and a further $50 fee per subject where a mail package has been despatched. Requests for refund after these dates will not be considered. Students should note that the granting of an Approved Withdrawal (AW) grade or withdrawal prior to the University's HECS census date does not entitle you to a refund.