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When do I need to pay my fees?
You need to pay your Tuition and Student Services Amenities Fees (SSAF) prior to the due date recorded on your eInvoice. If you are an international student commencing a new course, you must pay your tuition fees upfront by the due date indicated on...
What is SA-HELP?
SA-HELP is an Australian Government HELP loan available to eligible domestic students who do not wish to pay their upfront. View the Study Assist website for eligibility criteria. To defer your SSAF, you must submit an for SA-HELP before the due d...
What is the difference between FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP?
FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP are used by eligible students to defer tuition fees. Although both forms serve a similar purpose, a FEE-HELP form is completed for courses in which you have a and a HECS-HELP form is completed for courses in which you hav...
Do I need to submit an eCAF if I am a postgraduate student?
If you are studying in a domestic fee paying course, you can apply to defer your fees using a FEE-HELP loan. You will need to complete an for FEE-HELP prior to the study period fee due date. If you will be paying your full fees upfront by the due d...
What is a domestic fee paying place?
A domestic fee paying (DFP) place is one where the university does not receive any government funding towards your enrolment. If you are enrolled in a domestic fee paying place, you must pay the full cost of your course. This will result in the cost ...
How do I pay my fees by international bank transfer (Flywire)?
You can pay your fees by international bank transfer using the option in Curtin ePay. Once you have received your or Letter of Offer: Visit Curtin ePay and enter your student details to begin the payment process. Select Flywire as your payment...
Can I pay my tuition fees from overseas?
You can pay your tuition fees quickly and securely from overseas using Curtin's online payment platform, ePay. The Paying your fees guide provides instructions on making payments. The following payment methods are accepted: Credit or debit card...
How do I pay my tuition fees from China?
You can pay your fees from China using UnionPay, Alipay or international bank transfer via the option in Curtin ePay. You can find out more about using Flywire to pay from China below: Flywire brochure (Chinese) [.pdf 13MB] Getting started with...
I'm a HDR student and I'm having trouble paying my fees, who can I contact?
If you're having trouble paying your thesis fees, you may for advice. Alternatively, you may wish to speak with your thesis supervisor. ...
Do I still have to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if I don't intend to use any of the amenities and services?
If you have been charged the SSAF, you must pay the fee. You are encouraged to make use of all services and amenities provided at Curtin and the Student Guild to make the most of your university experience. If you're not sure what is available, you c...
How do I pay back my HELP loan?
Once the study period census date has passed, any payments you make towards your HELP loan debt must be paid directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). You will be required to make repayments to your HELP loan debt once your income is above t...
Can I accept my offer without paying the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)?
If you are applying for a student visa, you must purchase OSHC cover for the duration of your studies in Australia as per the requirements of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). To do this, you have two options: You can organise your own OSHC:...
How do I know if I've been offered a domestic fee paying place?
If you have been offered a domestic fee paying place, this will be stated on your letter of offer. ...
Do I have to pay for an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)?
It is a mandatory requirement that all international students on a student visa must have an active OSHC throughout the active duration of their student visa from the date of their arrival in Australia until the date that their visa expires. If you...
What happens if I do not pay my tuition fees on time?
New commencing international students If you do not pay your fees by the due date stated on your Letter of Offer, you won't be able to enrol in your course or obtain a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) or student visa. Continuing international studen...
What is an incidental fee, and how do I pay for it?
An incidental fee is a fee charged by the school for resources (i.e. field trip expenses, material costs) used within a unit. Incidental fees are separate to, and do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). You can find the total ...
Do I have to pay the full indicative fee on my Letter of Offer?
If you are an international student, you must pay the full indicative fee for the first study period of your course. This amount will be stipulated as the tuition fee deposit on your Letter of Offer. It is a condition of your offer that this fee is p...
What is Flywire?
Flywire is an international payment facilitator that allows you to pay your Curtin tuition fees securely from overseas, often in your local currency. Depending on your home country, your payment options include bank transfer, credit card, e-payments,...
How does a student's employer set up a sponsorship to pay for the student's tuition fees (domestic or international student)?
Please visit the Sponsorship page on the Current students website for information on setting up a sponsorship. For further information, contact the Sponsor Fees team via their details below. Phone: 1300 222 888 Email: sponsorfees@curtin.edu.au ...
What is an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)?
Your electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) is a request for government assistance for your tuition fees. If you are an eligible domestic student studying in Australia, you must submit an eCAF before the due date of the study period if you wi...
What is a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)?
A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is an enrolment in a course where part of your tuition is subsidised by the Australian government, so you pay a lower tuition fee. CSPs are offered in undergraduate (Bachelor) courses and a select number of postgr...
What are the HELP eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens?
If you are an eligible New Zealand Special Category Visa (SCV) holder and meet the requisite criteria, you will be able to access a HELP loan to pay your tuition fees. To be eligible, you must: Be a New Zealand citizen who holds a Special Categor...
How are scholarships paid at Curtin?
Curtin scholarships may contribute towards tuition fees, housing fees, cash payments or a combination of these. Scholarships that provide a cash payment will be paid directly into your nominated bank account according to the scholarship terms and...
What are my responsibilities if I am a sponsored HDR student or a HDR scholarship holder?
If you are a sponsored student or are receiving a scholarship, it is your responsibility to be aware of when your sponsorship or scholarship ceases, so that you do not unexpectedly begin to incur fees that you will be liable to pay. If you would like...
Can I study at an institution that Curtin does not have an exchange agreement with?
Yes. This is considered a Study Abroad and Exchange program. Under a Study Abroad program, you can attend institutions with which Curtin does not have an exchange agreement. To apply for a Study Abroad and Exchange program, you are required to: ...
How are my thesis fees determined?
If you are an international student, your thesis fees are calculated on a daily rate depending on when you enrol. If you are a domestic Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student, you are currently exempt from paying tuition fees. Your fees are supp...
As an international student, can I work in Australia while I'm studying?
Please visit our Enrolment and Visa Information for International Students page where you may find more information for international students on a Subclass 500 Student Visa on working in Australia, under the 'Managing your visa and visa requirements...
What are my study HELP loan options?
If you are a domestic student, you may be eligible for subsidies and/or loans provided by the Australian government, including: Subsidies through Commonwealth supported places (CSP) Student loans through the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) ...
How can I organise my Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)?
If you would like Curtin to organise the OSHC for you, it will be purchased through our preferred provider, Medibank Private. The process will be as follows: 1) Make an OSHC Payment. You can make your OSHC payment at the same time when you m...
Do I need to prepare for Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)?
If you enrol and pay to sit STAT, you will receive a candidate information booklet containing examples of the types of questions used in the test. Reading the booklet will help you to familiarise yourself with the STAT. You may also prefer to receive...