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Fees and FEE-HELP

I am interested in applying for a postgraduate program at Swinburne next year. How much will this program cost me?

Tuition fees details for postgraduate programs can be found at Swinburne's Fees website: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees

You will also need to allow for any purchasing of books or equipments necessary for your course.

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What are the fees per unit for postgraduate programs?

The fee for each unit varies and it is listed under each individual course outline.

Please visit our postgraduate programs section, that allows you to search for the program that you are after.

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What is FEE-HELP?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees.

Students can choose to defer all or part of the cost of the fee-paying course and pay their debt back through the taxation system.

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Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?

You are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance if you:

Are enrolled in a fee-paying undergraduate or postgraduate non-research program
Are not a Commonwealth supported student
Are an Australian citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa (who meets eligibility requirements)
Meet the Tax File Number (TFN) requirements
Have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit

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How much can I borrow?

From 1 January 2007 all eligible students may borrow up to $80,000 from the Commonwealth to pay their tuition fees.

FEE-HELP does not cover any administrative fees. Accommodation and living expenses also are not included. Students who are eligible for FEE-HELP will have three options for payment:

Pay the full tuition fee up-front
Pay some of the tuition fee up-front and request a FEE-HELP loan for the remainder of the tuition fee
Request a FEE-HELP loan for the full tuition fee

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When do I start repaying my FEE-HELP loan?

You will begin repaying your loan through the taxation system once your repayment income reaches the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment.

For further information visit the Government’s Going to Uni website or call the new student funding measures enquiry line on 1800 020 108.

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How much does Summer Semester cost?

The cost of Summer Semester varies depending on which units of study you enrol in. Postgraduate units may be charged to FEE-HELP if the units go towards their award.

View a breakdown on our Summer Semester website - www.swinburne.edu.au/summer under "Enrolment Information".

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