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The Australian Government’s StudyAssist website provides up-to-date information about assistance for financing tertiary study.
Find your student loan options
Take the next step towards your ultimate degree with the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) to help pay your student contributions. There are four different types of HELP schemes available depending on your study level, citizenship and residency status.
I have a Commonwealth supported place
If you have a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) you contribute only part of your course fees. You may be eligible for HECS-HELP to cover your student contributions and a SA-HELP to cover your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
I am an international student
If you're an international student, you are not eligible for a Higher Education Loan Program. You may be eligible to receive financial support to study your course with an international scholarship.
How do I repay my student loan?
You must make compulsory loan repayments through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) once your annual income exceeds the minimum threshold. As well as managing your loan repayments after you graduate, the ATO provides information about different study and training support loans.
Are you a postgraduate student?
If you're a postgraduate student and planning to use FEE-HELP to cover your tuition fees, you can use our FEE-HELP calculator tool to find out how much your repayments will be after you graduate.
Postgraduate courses eligible for Centrelink payments
If you're enrolled in a specific masters program at Deakin, you may be able to receive financial support through a Centrelink payment. Check our list to see if your course is eligible.
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Commerce
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Psychology (Organisational)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
- Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)
- Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Student income support
The Australian Government offers various payments for university students via Services Australia (Centerlink). To be eligible for student income support, such as Youth Allowance and Austudy, you need to be studying full time and meet the eligibility requirements.
Support for overseas study
Deakin has a range of overseas study programs that allow you to experience a different culture while enhancing your academic and life goals. You may be eligible to receive assistance for overseas study travel expenses, such as airfares and accommodation, with OS-HELP.
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We've curated some of the most commonly asked questions our future student advisers get about course fees and study costs.
Fees
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Your tuition fees will depend on the type of student you are, the course you study and the year you start. Fees are based on an annual amount; they don't cover the entire duration of the course. Use our fee estimator to check what your fees could be per year.
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Does it cost more or less to study online?
Whether you study online or on campus, there's no difference in cost. Your tuition fees will depend on the type of student you are (i.e. undergraduate, postgraduate, research), the course you study and the year you start. Use our fee estimator to check what your fees could be per year.
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What is a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)?
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a university place for which the government pays a proportion of your tuition fees. This will vary per course and year. Use our fee estimator to gauge what your fees could be per year.
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What is HECS-HELP?
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students pay their tuition fees. If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, the Government will pay your tuition fees on your behalf until you're able to repay your loan from your employment income.
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What is FEE-HELP?
FEE-HELP is a non-means tested loan program. If you're an eligible fee-paying student you can receive a loan from the Australian Government to help pay your tuition fees. Once employed, you'll be required to start paying back the loan. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2023-2024 income year is $51,550.
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Is there a discount for past students?
Yes! If you're a past student of Deakin you may be eligible to receive a 10% discount on your tuition fees through the Deakin alumni postgraduate bursary. Available only for those commencing a postgraduate award course in a full-fee paying place.
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Can my employer chip in for part of my fees?
Yes, if you're enrolled in an upcoming study period, your employer can contribute to or pay your tuition fees in full directly to Deakin. They must complete a Sponsorship Agreement form, which outlines the relevant course requirements, duration and level of sponsorship agreed to between you and your employer.
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Can I be sponsored by my employer?
Yes, if you're enrolled in an upcoming study period, your employer can sponsor you to study at Deakin. They must complete a Sponsorship Agreement form, which outlines the relevant course requirements, duration and level of sponsorship agreed to between you and your employer.
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How do I calculate fees for single-unit study?
Single units or non-award courses are full-fee paying, with the cost per unit depending on the study discipline. To find out information about specific unit and course fees visit Fees Estimator.
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What is the difference between Commonwealth supported places and fee-paying places?
If you're offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), you'll only need to contribute part of the cost of your course, as your fees are partially funded by the Australian Government. If you are offered a fee-paying place, the university doesn't receive any government funding, so you'll need to pay the full cost of your course. You may be eligible to defer payment of your fees through the Australian Government FEE-HELP loan scheme. Find out more about CSP and fee-paying places.
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What is the difference between HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP?
Higher Education Loan Programs (HELP) are available to help you pay for your studies. If you've been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place, HECS-HELP loans are available to assist you with paying your remaining student contribution. If you are enrolled in a fee-paying place, FEE-HELP is available to help you cover your tuition fees. Find out more about Government HELP loans.
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