In a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), the Australian Government subsidises part of your tuition fees, which you don't need to pay back. You need to pay the remaining portion, which is called the student contribution amount.
To be eligible for a CSP you need to meet the citizenship and residency requirements listed on the Government's Study Assist website.
You also need to:
Eligibility criteria and legislation can change. To check the eligibility and understand residency and citizenship requirements you should always refer to the Government's Study Assist website.
Make sure you have your USI, as you'll need this to accept your CSP. You'll also need your tax file number if you're applying for a HELP loan.
To accept your CSP, complete a Request for a Commonwealth supported place and a HECS-HELP loan form (eCAF). You can do this during enrolment by logging in to Sydney Student > My Studies > Enrolment.
You can also complete or update your eCAF after you enrol, provided it's before census. Log in to Sydney Student > My finance > Your finances > Government forms.
The amount you pay towards your course is called your student contribution. It varies depending on the units you enrol in. Your total student contribution is the sum of your contribution amounts for each individual unit.
You also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Your actual contribution amount and your SSAF will be listed on your student financial statement, which you can see after you complete enrolment. Access your statement by logging in to Sydney Student > My finance > Your finances > View financial statement.
If you change your unit selection, you'll receive a new financial statement with updated information.
For more information about student contribution amounts visit the Government's Study Assist website.
| Area of study | 2027 Student Contribution Amount (per EFTSL) |
|---|---|
| Band 1 Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Foreign Languages, Agriculture |
$4,908 |
| Band 2 Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology |
$9,880 |
| Band 3 Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science |
$14,046 |
| Band 4 Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture* |
$18,025 |
*excludes Professional Pathway Social Work, Professional Pathway Psychology and Postgraduate Clinical Psychology
| Area of study | 2027 Student Contribution Amount (per EFTSL) |
|---|---|
| Band 1 Education, Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture |
$4,908 |
| Band 2 (grandfathered) Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Communications, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work |
$8,457 |
| Band 2 Allied Health, Other health, Built Environment, Computing, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science or Pathology |
9,880 |
| Band 3 Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science |
$14,046 |
| Band 4 Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics or Commerce |
$14,114 |
| Area of study | 2026 Student Contribution Amount (per EFTSL) |
|---|---|
| Band 1 Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Foreign Languages, Agriculture |
$4,738 |
| Band 2 Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology |
$9,537 |
| Band 3 Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science |
$13,558 |
| Band 4 Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture* |
$17,399 |
*excludes Professional Pathway Social Work, Professional Pathway Psychology and Postgraduate Clinical Psychology
| Area of study | 2026 Student Contribution Amount (per EFTSL) |
|---|---|
| Band 1 Education, Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture |
$4,738 |
| Band 2 (grandfathered) Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Communications, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work |
$8,164 |
| Band 2 Allied Health, Other health, Built Environment, Computing, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science or Pathology |
$9,537 |
| Band 3 Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science |
$13,558 |
| Band 4 Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics or Commerce |
$13,624 |
From 2021, the Australian Government introduced professional pathway programs, a Commonwealth grant scheme for selected psychology and social work courses (including youth work, counselling and community work) that lead to professional registration.
Learn more on the Government's professional pathways and funding clusters website.
Eligible psychology courses:
Within an approved course:
Eligible social work courses:
Within an approved course:
Important Information
Not all accredited psychology or social work courses are approved professional pathway programs.
Students enrolled in courses not approved for professional pathway funding will be charged at the standard Commonwealth funding rates for their field of education.
If you're an eligible student, you may be able to apply for a:
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