Arrange your fees

You’ll need a TFN to access HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, or SA-HELP loans. Apply online via the ATO website or at an Australia Post branch. 

Your USI is a free, lifelong ID that keeps track of your qualifications and study records in Australia. It’s required for all students and must be submitted before you can access government-supported loans like HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

Here’s what to do:

• Visit the USI website to create your USI.
• Make sure your name and date of birth match exactly with what you’ve provided to SCU.
• Submit your USI in MyEnrolment once it’s created.
• Already have a USI? You can use the same one - just make sure it’s up to date.

Need more info? Visit our Unique Student Identifier page.

Once you've enrolled, let us know how you plan to pay your fees: 

• Go to MyEnrolment and open the My Finances tile.
• From the left-hand menu, select Forms. 
• Complete the relevant forms based on your offer type:
  • Commonwealth Supported:
    Fill out the Request for Commonwealth Supported Place and HECS-HELP Loan form. You may also want to complete the SA-HELP Loan form.
  • Australian Fee-Paying:
    Complete both the FEE-HELP Loan and SA-HELP Loan forms.

Make sure your personal details match your legal information with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO); this is essential for loan eligibility. 

There are a few ways to manage your payments, depending on your eligibility:

Upfront Payment

• After enrolling, check the My Finance Tile in My Enrolment.
• Click Make a Payment or view your Statement of Account for due dates and amounts.

Deferred Payment

• If you’ve submitted your HELP loan forms, your fees will be automatically deferred; no further action is needed.;

Partial Payment

• You can make a partial payment and defer the rest.
• Just pay the amount by the due date; the remaining balance will be deferred via your HELP loan.

You’ll receive an invoice by email. If all your fees are deferrable, no upfront payment is required.

Important:

To ensure everything is processed correctly, you must submit your Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you haven’t included it in your Commonwealth Assistance form, you can submit it using the USI eForm in My Enrolment.

What is SSAF?

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) helps fund non-academic services that support your student experience, like health, wellbeing, and campus activities.

Who pays SSAF?

SSAF is charged each teaching period and applies to most students. However, exemptions apply for:

• Incarcerated students
• International students studying at SCU Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, or offshore
• Some preparatory courses

Learn more about exemptions and fee schedules on our SSAF page.

1. Log in to MyEnrolment using your SSO student credentials.
2. Click on the My Finance tile. 
3. Select your payment option.
4. Choose Request for SA-HELP Loan to complete and submit the form.
5. Make sure to complete this before census date to successfully defer your SSAF.

If you are admitted to more than one course, please ensure you complete a request for SA-HELP Loan for all courses.

How to Pay SSAF

You have two options:

Upfront Payment

• Pay SSAF by the due date each teaching period to avoid deferral to the ATO.
• Full payment or approved SA-HELP application must be on time to avoid sanctions (e.g. withheld grades or transcripts).

Deferred Payment

• Eligible students can defer SSAF by submitting a Request for SA-HELP Loan via MyEnrolment.

Reminder: Your USI must be submitted for your payment or loan deferral to be processed correctly.