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Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

What is the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and do I need to pay it?

Generally all students who are enrolled in 12.5 points (0.125 EFTSL) study load or greater across the calendar year pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

SSAF funds are used to provide a wide range of services and amenities for students, and to support student-focussed initiatives. For further details of how the SSAF is allocated, please visit the Student Services and Amenities Fee webpage.

How do I pay the SSAF, and how much?

Exemptions for Graduate Researchers

You will be exempt from paying the SSAF for that calendar year if you:

  • Complete early - You submit your theses on or before 31 March, or
  • Commence late - Commence your research on or after 2 October

Am I full-time or part-time?

The amount you pay depends if you are studying full-time or part-time.

  • Part-time: if your study load is less than 75 points for the calendar year
  • Full-time: if your study load is more than or equal to 75 points for the calendar year
  • Graduate Researchers: your study load will be calculated for the calendar year and will take into account any changes in study rate, and times when you are not studying (e.g. leave of absence, or after your thesis submission).
  • Change from part-time to full-time, or vice versa: if your study load changes, the amount will be automatically recalculated.

Study load examples

When do I have to pay?

You will be charged according to your enrolment load for the calendar year from the first week of classes in Semester 1.

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Last updated: April 7, 2025, 9:54 a.m.

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