Student Services and Amenities Fee
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funds non-academic services and amenities that improve the student experience.
Your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) goes towards non-academic services and amenities – things that don’t relate directly to your course. These must fit the list of allowable items, and we can either deliver the services ourselves or contract a third party to do it on our behalf.
How much will I be charged?
The SSAF amount is set by the Australian Government. Your fee will depend on your study load, mode of study and your fee type. If you’re eligible for an SA-HELP loan, you can defer this payment.
| Locations | Equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) or student type | Amount |
| Ballarat, Gippsland, Berwick and Wimmera campuses (on campus, flexible and blended delivery). | Less than 0.125 EFTSL | $0 |
| 0.125 EFTSL to less than 0.750 EFTSL | $279 | |
| 0.750 EFTSL and above | $373 | |
| Online learning and Federation Online | Less than 0.125 EFTSL | $0 |
| 0.125 EFTSL to less than 0.750 EFTSL | $209 | |
| 0.750 EFTSL and above | $279 | |
| All locations | Higher Degree Research (HDR) students | $0 |
| Cross-institutional students | $0 | |
| International fee-paying students | $0 |
Download a schedule of fees to view past SSAF amounts.
Paying your SSAF
All domestic higher education students pay the SSAF.
You won't pay SSAF if you're a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), TAFE, international or cross-institutional student.
If you're eligible for Commonwealth assistance, you can defer your SSAF payment by applying for an SA-HELP loan. If you're not eligible, you must pay your SSAF upfront.
Your SSAF payment is due at the same time as your tuition or student contribution fee. The charges and due date will appear on your invoice.
Yes. If you're enrolled, you'll be charged a Student Services and Amenities Fee.
Student Services and Amenities Fee reports
- Student Consultation Process for Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) Funding Allocations
