Student Contribution Bands
The 2013 student contribution amounts are set for students who commenced a unit of study with a census date on or after 1 January 2013. These amounts are based on the discipline area for the unit of study and the rate set by each higher education provider.
Your student contribution amount will be calculated on a per unit basis and is dependent on the discipline area of the unit of study, not the course you are enrolled in. To find out the discipline area of each of your units visit the Handbook page for that unit. More instructions on this are available from the Student contribution calculations page.
The Student Contribution amount for each band is outlined below. It details the amount for an equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) for one year for each band and the approximate amount per a standard 10 credit point unit.
To work out the exact cost of your Student Contribution for the semester or year go to the Student contribution calculations page.
| Bands and general discipline areas | 2013 maximum contribution (per EFTSL) | 2013 approximate contribution per 10 credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Band 3 | $9,792 | $1,224 |
| Law, **Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce | ||
| Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | ||
| Band 2 | $8,363 | $1045 |
| Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health | ||
| Allied Health | ||
| Science, Engineering Surveying | ||
| Agriculture | ||
| Band 1 | $5,868 | $733 |
| Humanities | ||
| Behavioural Science, Social Studies | ||
| Education^ | ||
| Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Nursing^ | ||
| National Priorities (NP) | $4,696 | $587 |
| The National Priority Band will only apply to pre 2010 students in Education and Nursing units |
Related links
» Student contribution calculations
» HECS-HELP
Pre-2013 band amounts
Student contribution amounts are different for students studying certain discipline areas who have enrolled prior to 2012. Please check if you fall into one of the following categories
- Students who enrolled pre 2010 in Education and Nursing
- Transitional arrangements for pre 2008 and pre 2009 students end on 31 December 2012
- Pre 2009 students in Mathematics, Statistics and Science units will be charged at the Band 2 rate
- Post 2009 students in Mathematics, Statistics and Science units will revert to the Band 2 rate
^ Pre-2010 HECS students (Education and Nursing)
From 1 January 2010, the maximum annual student contribution amount for commencing Commonwealth supported students undertaking Education and Nursing increased from the National Priority (NP) rate to the Band 1 rate.
The increased maximum annual student contribution amounts will only affect students who commence their course of study at a higher education provider on or after 1 January 2010.
Students who commenced their study before 1 January 2010 will not be affected by the increase. For pre-2010 students, the maximum student contribution that may be charged for Education and Nursing units is $4,696.00.
More information is available on the Federal Government's Study Assist website (opens in a new window).
