Paying for study

Name: South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre
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Studying a tertiary course involves a range of fees and expenses. These may include:

Tuition fees
Costs for course materials or equipment
Living-away-from-home expenses

Both tertiary institutions and the Australian Government offer financial assistance to help students manage the cost of study.

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Note:
Changes to government legislation may affect the information on these pages. We make every effort to ensure it is accurate and up to date, but you should always check with the relevant or .

TAFE SA courses

Course vary depending on the program you choose and may be affected by for government subsidies.

For detailed information on TAFE SA fees and payment options, visit the TAFE SA website.

Funding of higher education places

If you are a , your provider will you either a Commonwealth supported place or a full-fee paying place.

Commonwealth supported students

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a type of university enrolment in Australia where the Australian Government subsidises part of the cost of your tuition fees.

This means the Australian Government covers part of the cost of your higher education, while you pay the remainder as your student contribution.

Each higher education provider sets its own student contribution amounts for each unit of study, within limits established by the Australian Government. Contributions may vary between providers and courses. For the most up-to-date information, check the relevant institution’s website.

Eligibility

To be for a Commonwealth supported place, you must be:

An Australian citizen who will live and study in Australia for part of the course
A New Zealand citizen who will live and study in Australia for the entire course
A permanent visa holder who will live and study in Australia for the entire course

Most domestic students in South Australia and the Northern Territory are in .

Important notes:

Commonwealth supported places are not available to international students.
Only some courses are Commonwealth supported – the majority are full-fee paying.

Use the Course Search tool to check whether your course is Commonwealth supported or full-fee paying. If you are unsure, contact the institution offering the course for more information.

Full fee-paying students

The Australian Government does not subsidise course costs for full fee-paying students. These students are responsible for paying the entire tuition fee.

Each higher education provider sets its own tuition fees for each course, so fees can vary between providers and courses. The Government sets a minimum tuition fee, which for domestic students is equal to or higher than the student contribution for Commonwealth supported students in the same course.