Is my degree Commonwealth supported?
If you are an undergraduate student enrolled in a degree or course of study (not single subjects) – you are most likely eligible to be Commonwealth supported. If your course is not listed as Commonwealth supported, you will be required to pay full tuition fees but may be eligible for other financial support.
What is a Commonwealth supported place at uni?
A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. This subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study.
Is a Commonwealth Supported Place a scholarship?
CSPs are subsidised higher education places and HELP loans enable eligible students to study now and defer their fees. Most providers will also offer their own scholarships/payment plans to further assist students. Students should contact their provider directly for more information.
Which postgraduate courses are Commonwealth supported?
2022 Commonwealth supported postgraduate degrees
- Accounting, Finance & Economics.
- Business, Marketing & Management.
- Computer Science & IT.
- Total indicative course tuition fees shown are for a Commonwealth Support place.
- Engineering.
- Environmental & Biological Sciences.
- Health.
- Law & Maritime Studies.
Are Commonwealth supported places limited?
If you’re a domestic citizen, you likely enjoyed the benefits of a CSP throughout your undergraduate study. This is due to CSPs not having any limit for undergraduate domestic students.
How are Commonwealth supported places allocated?
Programs not listed here have no Commonwealth supported funding and are Domestic Fee Paying only. If you are a Domestic fee Paying student you may be eligible for FEE-HELP, but you are not eligible for the subsidised tuition under Commonwealth support.
Is Commonwealth supported place the same as HECS?
A CSP is a subsidised higher education enrolment. CSPs are only available to domestic students. If you are eligible, you can choose to use a HECS-HELP loan to pay your student contributions.
How hard is it to get a Commonwealth supported place postgraduate?
CSPs are highly competitive as there are limited places available. You won’t need to submit a separate application as all domestic applicants will be considered when applying for a CSP available degree through Apply Online .
What is the difference between Commonwealth supported place and Australian fee place?
Students in a Commonwealth supported place are required to pay a student contribution amount to cover the remaining cost of their courses. Students in a fee paying place do not receive a Government subsidy and are required to pay the full cost of their studies.