1. Fees and charges
Information is available from www.goingtouni.gov.au
Types of Places
Universities and institutions offering higher education courses may offer domestic students either a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or a Postgraduate Fee-paying place. CSPs may only be offered to:
- Australian citizens
- New Zealand citizens (resident in Australia during their studies)
- Australian permanent residency visa (resident in Australia during their studies)
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa (resident in Australia during their studies)
Students born outside Australia will be required to provide evidence of their citizenship or residency status at the time of application for admission.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
While the Australian Government contributes substantially towards course costs for CSPs, students are also required to pay a student contribution. Each institution sets its own student contribution for each unit of study, and student contributions will vary between institutions and courses. These student contributions must be within a pre-determined range, set by the Australian Government. The student contribution for each unit of study is published on the Course and Unit website at http://www.utas.edu.au/units.
Student Learning Entitlements (SLE)
From the commencement of 2005, each domestic student receives a Student Learning Entitlement (SLE) of 7 years equivalent full-time study in a CSP as a Commonwealth supported student.
- Students who study part-time will not be disadvantaged;
- SLE is only consumed upon commencement of units of study in a CSP; and
- Additional SLE will be allocated to students enrolled in certain courses i.e. honours, undergraduate degrees longer than six years etc.
Students are responsible for monitoring their SLE remaining balance and consequent eligibility for courses using the Higher Education Information Management System outlined below. If you have already consumed some of your SLE and will not have enough to complete your course as a CSP student you may be required to transfer to a full fee paying place.
Fee-Paying Places (Postgraduate only)
Each institution sets its own tuition fee for each course and unit. The tuition fee you pay for your course is the sum of the tuition fees for each enrolled unit. The cost of each unit is published on the Course and Unit website at http://www.utas.edu.au/units. Tuition fees will not be less than the student contributions paid by Commonwealth supported students.
Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN)
When a person applies for admission to a higher education provider, personal details will be provided electronically to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Applicants must give informed consent to their data being provided to, and stored by, the Commonwealth at the time of application by completing the declaration on the application form. DEEWR will allocate a CHESSN or return an existing CHESSN and the usage (or balance) of the person’s ordinary SLE to the University. DEEWR is responsible for allocating CHESSNs. This means that every student receiving Commonwealth higher education assistance through a CSP will be allocated a CHESSN. This number will stay with the student throughout their academic life, allowing confirmation of eligibility for Commonwealth support.
Higher Education Information Management System (HEIMS)
The Australian Government has established a web-based information management system, HEIMS, to assist in the management of student and higher education providers.
Students can access through HEIMS a student private portal for a summary of their personal details regarding Commonwealth assistance provided to you through http://www.goingtouni.gov.au. Using your CHESSN and other personal identifying data, students have access to their liability under HELP debts (deferred student contribution or tuition fee loan) and their use of SLE and Commonwealth Learning Scholarships.
For further information visit http://www.backingaustraliasfuture.gov.au or Ph 1800 020 108.
Payment Options
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa resident in Australia during the course of their study in a CSP may:
- pay up front; or
- receive HECS-HELP by deferring payment of the full student contribution; or
- pay some of the student contribution up front and receive HECS-HELP for the remainder.
If a student pays their whole student contribution or at least $500 they will receive a 20% discount on the amount paid up front. Outstanding HECS-HELP debts are recorded with the Australian Taxation Office. There are no fees charged on administering HECS-HELP debts. Australian permanent residency visa holders and New Zealand citizens must pay student contributions up-front and will not be eligible to receive a discount.
Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
If you have previously been or are currently studying with a Higher Education provider and you have queries about your study in 2010 please contact DEEWR for further information. DEEWR can be contacted through the HELP enquiry line Ph 1800 020 108 or on the web at http://www.goingtouni.gov.au. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides information on repayment of HELP debts through:
- A FAX from Tax - HECS information Ph 132 860
- ATO Internet home page at http://www.ato.gov.au
Books and stationery can prove expensive, especially during the early part of the year. Essential textbooks are listed in the unit information provided at http://www.utas.edu.au/courses and you will be advised which ones to buy early in the course. You should budget for this expense and should typically allow for an expenditure of $600-$900 per year. You may also be required to pay specific course/unit related charges to cover costs of excursions and field-trips, laboratory costs, lecture notes etc. Note: Fine Art students are required to meet the cost of materials which will be at least $1000 per year. Nursing students are required to meet costs associated with uniforms, travel and accommodation for nursing practice in second and third year.
The Co-op Bookshop in Hobart can be contacted on Ph (03) 6226 2863 and in Launceston on Ph (03) 6324 3296.
Tasmania Scholarships and Bursaries
The Tasmania Scholarships program at the University of Tasmania is a multi-million dollar program which provides generous financial support for a large range of students, particularly those commencing an undergraduate course who need financial assistance to study. The program includes not just academic scholarships but numerous sponsored scholarships and around 200 access scholarships each year.
Full details of these scholarships, including information on the Commonwealth Indigenous Access Scholarships (see below), are available on the Tasmania Scholarships website http://www.scholarships.utas.edu.au. It is recommended that every applicant for a place at UTAS considers whether they could be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.
Online applications for the Tasmania Scholarships program open on 3 August and close on 31 October 2009 and are available on the Tasmania Scholarships website http://www.scholarships.utas.edu.au. Generally one application covers all awards available under the program. An early application – preferably during September – will assist us to make offers as soon as practicable. Offers will be made progressively from early December 2009.
If you require printed materials, the Tasmania Scholarships Brochure is available from the Tasmania Scholarships Office, Administration Building, Hobart Ph (03) 6226 2879, email: Tas.Scholarships@utas.edu.au or from a Student Centre on any campus.
Indigenous Access Scholarships
Indigenous Access Scholarships are also available to assist indigenous students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia, who are undertaking tertiary study. These are worth $4166 and may be held with an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship and an Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship. Some Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships of up to 5 years duration are available for indigenous students undertaking the University Preparation Program.
More details are available from the Tasmanian Scholarships Office or on their website http://www.scholarships.utas.edu.au.
Centrelink
Details of assistance under Abstudy, Assistance for Isolated Children, Pensioner Education Supplement, and Youth Allowance and Austudy Payment are available at http://www.centrelink.gov.au.
Accommodation Allowance for Tertiary Students (AATS)
The State Government provides an allowance for students who live more than 40km from the tertiary institution at which they are studying. The allowance is only payable to the children of permanent Tasmanian residents (other conditions apply). Application forms and rules are available at any Student Centre.
Accommodation
For accommodation information visit http://www.futurestudents.utas.edu.au/accommodation.html
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