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Student Services and Amenities Fee
The Federal Government has passed legislation to allow Australian universities to charge students an annual fee to raise money for student services and facilities.
Swinburne University will comply with this legislation and introduce a 'Student Services and Amenities Fee' on an annual basis, from 1 January 2012.
Students will be able to defer the payment through a HELP loan scheme similar to FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP.
The maximum fee charged for a full time student will be $263 and will be indexed annually.
This fee can be used for student services which may include advocacy, food, sports and recreation, childcare, counselling, legal, health, housing and employment as well as independent student representation structures. No student will be forced to join any student organisation and the legislation expressly prohibits fee revenue being used to support a political party. Details of the Bill can be found at the DEEWR website.
The forms and booklets are still being delivered by governing bodies and we will update our website as soon as we have further details.
To keep up to date please visit the following websites in conjunction with the Swinburne website.
Visit the DEEWR website for a list of Frequently Asked Questions on the Student Services and Amenities Fee and for further information go to www.goingtouni.gov.au and follow the links.
Students Services and Amenities Fee Table
| Type of Student | Charge | F/T Fee | P/T Fee(75%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree students | √ | $263 | $197 |
| Domestic U/G students | √ | $263 | $197 |
| Domestic P/G students | √ | $263 | $197 |
| Domestic PhD & Masters by Research | × | N/A | N/A |
| On shore International students (U/G, P/G & Research) #1 | √ | $263 | $197 |
| Off shore International Students | × | N/A | N/A |
| Swinburne College (Pathway) #1 | √ | $263 | $197 |
| Swinburne College (ELICOS) | × | N/A | N/A |
| Study Abroad | × | N/A | N/A |
| Exchange Students | × | N/A | N/A |
| Sponsored Students | √ | $263 | $197 |
| OUA – CSP | √ | $100 | $100 |
| OUA – Single Subject Enrolment #2 | × | N/A | N/A |
| Swinburne On-Line (excl single subject Foundation Unit & 3rd teaching period enrolments) | √ | $100 | $100 |
| Other On-Line eg Astrophysics | × | N/A | N/A |
| IBL | × | N/A | N/A |
| NICA | √ | $263 | $197 |
| Scholarship recipients eg: VC Scholarships, Dean Scholarships, Ext Scholarships | √ | $263 | $197 |
How to Pay Your Fees
It's never been easier to pay your fees!
| Type of Payment Accepted | Location |
|---|---|
| Electronic payment is now Swinburne’s preferred form of payment for your course fees: | |
| Credit card All credit cards unless specified. |
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| EFTPOS |
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| Cheque |
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| Telephone & Internet Banking BPAY | Call your bank, credit union or building society to make a payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. Biller code and reference number are on your Direct Deposit form. |
Accepted Cards
Cards accepted at the Student Information Centre are:
- Visa,
- Mastercard and
- EFTPOS.
Minimum card transactions when paying in person at the cashier are $20.00.
Please note: Banks and other financial institutions have maximum withdrawal limits when paying by EFTPOS. Please contact your banking institution for further information.
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Credit Card Payment
Document Type: Application form
SwinLink
If your Swinlink account is locked the Student Information Centre can reset your password for you, please send an Online Enquiry.
If you experience any problems with your payment please email fees@swin.edu.au for assistance.
Opening Hours - Student Information Centre
Opening Hours are: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Please Note: Student Information Centres are closed on public holidays.
TAFE Students
Pay by credit card, cheque or EFTPOS at a Student Information Centre located on your campus.
Higher Education Students
If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place and are eligible for HECS-HELP assistance, you may choose to either:
- Make a full up-front payment of your student contribution amounts for all the units of study you are enrolled in as a Commonwealth supported student that have the same census date. You will receive a 10% discount;
- Pay part of your student contribution amount up-front, receive a 10% discount for any payments totalling $500 or more for units with the same census date, and obtain a HECS-HELP loan for the remainder. $500 contribution must be paid via Swinlink ; or
- Obtain a HECS-HELP loan for the full amount of your student contribution amount.
If you are not eligible for HECS-HELP then you must make a full up-front payment of your tuition fees.
If you are enrolled in an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Full Fee Paying Place and are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance, you may choose to either:
- Make a full up-front payment of your tuition fees for all the units of study you are enrolled in as a Commonwealth supported student that have the same census date; or
- Pay part of your tuition fees up-front, and obtain a FEE-HELP loan for the remainder; or
- Obtain a FEE-HELP loan for the full amount of your tuition fees.
If you are not eligible for FEE-HELP then you must make a full up-front payment of your tuition fees.
International students
If you are paying your fees with an International Draft, please note that you need to take it to Swinburne International for processing.
If you are a new/commencing student, go to the Offer Acceptance Form which can be accessed once Steps 1 – 6 have been completed. Refer to Step 4 - Paying Your Deposit.
Receipt Copies
The Student Information Centre can issue receipt copies for payments made at the Student Information Centre, via the Swinlink web service or the Westpac Bank. Only copies of your past invoices for tuition and course related fees can be issued.
Please note invoices sent are copies only and not originals. There is no charge for a receipt copy.
Swinburne Financial Services
Financial Advisers on each campus can assist with the following:
Fees Payment Extension
Waiver of Late Payment of Fees
