Check to see if you can request a refund:
If you have a HELP loan, you can't request a refund for any fees that have been deferred through your loan. However, you won't incur a HELP debt for enrolment changes you make before the relevant census date.
If granted a late discontinuation due to special circumstances after the census date, your HELP debt will be remitted. This means both your HELP debt and your Student Learning Entitlement (SLE) balance will be adjusted accordingly.
For any fees you paid directly to the University, refer to the Domestic students section.
If you paid your fees directly to the University, check the table to see if you're eligible for a refund.
| Circumstances | Am I eligible to request a refund? |
|---|---|
| Overpayment of fees | Yes, if you paid more than the outstanding amount, you can request a refund of the differenece. If you don’t request a refund, your overpayment will be automatically allocated to your future enrolment. |
Withdraw, suspend or discontinue before census |
Yes, you can request a refund of tuition fees. You may also be eligible for a full or partial refund of your SSAF, depending on your semester study load. If you don’t request a refund, any overpaid amounts will be automatically allocated to your future enrolment. |
| Withdraw, suspend or discontinue after census | No, unless you were approved for a late discontinuation under special circumstances. |
| Late discontinuation under special circumstances | Yes, but only for the tuition fees. Find out more about refunds for late discontinuation. |
If you paid your fees directly to the University, check the table to see if you're eligible for a refund.
| Circumstances | Am I eligible to request a refund? |
|---|---|
| Overpayment of fees | Yes, if you paid more than the outstanding amount, you can request a refund of the differenece. If you don’t request a refund, your overpayment will be automatically allocated to your future enrolment. |
Withdraw from some of your units before census |
Yes, you can request a refund of tuition fees. You may also be eligible for a full or partial refund of your SSAF, depending on your semester study load. If you don’t request a refund, the balance will be automatically allocated to your future enrolment. |
| Withdraw from some of your units after census | No, unless you were approved for a late discontinuation under special circumstances. |
| Suspend or discontinue your course before census | Yes. Under the International Student Fee Refund Policy, if you withdraw:
You may also be eligible for a full or partial refund of your SSAF, depending on your semester study load. |
| Suspend or discontinue your course after census | No, unless you were approved for a late discontinuation under special circumstances. |
| Late discontinuation under special circumstances | Yes, but only for the tuition fees. Find out more about refunds for late discontinuation. |
If you're a domestic or international research student who paid fees, including SSAF, directly to the University, you're eligible to request a refund if your thesis was submitted prior to the census date in the current research period.
If you're an international research student who paid fees, including SSAF, directly to the University, you may be eligible for a refund as per the International Student Fee Refund Policy.
If you've applied for a refund for your tuition fees and you are eligible for a refund of SSAF, you don't need to submit a separate refund application - we will process the refunds together.
If you are only requesting a refund for your SSAF, follow the steps to request a refund. Read our SSAF page for information on how your SSAF rate is determined based on your study load.
If your application for a late discontinuation under special circumstances is approved, we will calculate the amount owed to you. The fees will be recredited to your account and automatically allocated to your future enrolment. If you would like to receive the amount in your fee account, follow the steps to request a refund.
If you were granted a DC grade prior to 1 January 2022 for your unit(s) of study or you are an international student enrolled in a research program, and wish to seek a refund under special circumstances, you can make an enquiry online.
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