Overdue fees
Find out how to check your account balance and what happens if you don't pay your fees by the invoice due date.
You must pay any fees you owe by the invoice due date. If you're deferring your tuition or amenities fees with a HELP loan, you may not have to pay anything upfront, but make sure you read your invoice carefully to see whether this applies to you. You can also check your account balance in my Student Centre by logging in, selecting 'Campus Finances', then selecting 'Account Balance'.
What happens if I don't pay my fees?
If you don't pay your fees on time, we can withhold assessment results, testamurs and academic transcripts, cancel your enrolment, and exclude you from course completion or graduation. (See Section 52 of the Federation University Australia Statute 2021 for details.)
What does this mean for me?
Negative Service Indicator (NSI)
If you owe money to Federation, you can get a Negative Service Indicator (NSI). This applies to overdue:
- fees or charges payable under Statute 9.1 Fees and Charges
- late enrolment or enrolment amendment fees
- library fines or book replacement charges
- residential fees
- student loans
- fines or compensation orders issued by the Student Discipline Committee.
A student with an NSI can't:
- enrol or re-enrol
- access assessment results
- graduate or receive a University award
- request an academic transcript
- use library services
- use computer services.
If you have an NSI, you can restore your student rights and access by paying the outstanding amount.