Fee-help

Help with costs

You want the best education, but it's got to be affordable. We get that. That's why we offer more a range of scholarships - to make studying easier for students like you.

The extra cash from scholarships can help pay for the cost of your subjects, reduce your accommodation bill or buy things like laptops or textbooks. Stress-free study? Yes, please.

And scholarships are not all about your grades.

Here are some of the types of scholarships, grants and financial assistance we offer.

Course-related

From agriculture and nursing to teaching, engineering and business, there are hundreds of scholarships to explore.

 

Living on campus

Let us help with the cost of accommodation and relocating to study on campus.

 

Financial hardship

Going through a tough time? We have scholarships and grants to help you overcome challenges and ease the cost of studying.

TAFE to uni scholarships

Specific scholarships to help you along the path to your degree.

 

Rural or remote locations

We have scholarships for students from rural or remote areas too.

International students

Take advantage of the scholarships and grants Charles Sturt has on offer for International students.

 

Get HECS-help or Fee-help

If you're a Commonwealth-supported student (meaning you have a subsidised spot in your course), you can access a government loan called HECS-HELP. HECS-HELP covers your tuition fees while you study.  It means you'll only pay the student contribution fee, and the rest in instalments once you're earning a certain income.

Or if you are a full-fee paying student you can get FEE-HELP to assist in paying all or part of your fees.

Centrelink assistance - Australian citizens

Youth Allowance offers financial help if you're between 16 and 24 years old and studying full-time. Find out if you're eligible.

If you're a single parent, pensioner, or non-school leaver, you may be eligible for a one-off payment or ongoing assistance to help you pay for university study.

Find out more at Centrelink students and trainees

Types of university course fees

There are three main types of course fees – depending on the type of place you have and your circumstances.

A Commonwealth supported place is a place where the government pays part of your subject fees. This part payment is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don't have to pay it back. Most domestic students studying an undergraduate course are eligible for a CSP, although there are a few available on select postgraduate courses.

Full fee-paying places are not subsidised by the government. This means you'll need to cover the full cost of your course. Generally, domestic postgraduate students secure a full fee-paying place.

Tuition fees for studying single subjects are charged per subject and are the same cost whether you are studying on campus or online.

Fees are subject to annual increases, so it's important to stay up-to-date with the cost of fees relating to the year you are studying.

More about the types of course fees – and your eligibility