Fees and Contribution Amounts for Domestic Students

Overview

If you are an Australian Citizen, a New Zealand Citizen, or a Permanent Resident you are considered a domestic student.

The ANU currently offers Commonwealth supported places to all Undergraduate domestic students.  At the present time, there are no tuition fee-paying (non-Commonwealth supported) places available to Undergraduate students.

Postgraduate and Non-Award students are generally offered tuition fee-paying places.  A number of Postgraduate programs are available on a Commonwealth supported basis.  Your letter of offer will indicate the type of place you are being offered. 

If your letter of offer does not indicate that you will be a Commonwealth supported student you are liable to pay a tuition fee covering the full cost of your studies.

Research students at ANU are offered a place under the Research Training Scheme (RTS) where the cost of your tuition is met by the Commonwealth.

It is important that students understand that the contribution amounts and tuition fees published on this website apply to enrolments in the 2007 academic year only.  If you wish to search your fees for 2006, please go to http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/fees/ and click on the 2006 Fee list (per unit price) link.

Commonwealth supported students

Postgraduate and Non-Award tuition fee-paying students

Research students

Commonwealth Supported Students

If you study in a Commonwealth supported place:

• the Commonwealth contributes to the cost of your courses
• you pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of your courses
• you may be eligible for HECS-HELP assistance to pay your student contribution.

Prior to 2005, the contribution amount applicable for Commonwealth supported students was set by the government and the student contribution was consistent for all Australian Universities.

From 2005, each University determines the student contribution amount charged for each course (class) you enrol in, so that student contributions will vary between Universities.  The contribution amount must still be set within a range outlined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003.  Students who commenced their program prior to 2005 are subject to special provisions ensuring they are charged according to the pre-2005 contribution scheme.  These provisions apply until the end of 2008 or until you complete or discontinue your program if this occurs prior to then.

The Australian National University did not increase the student contribution amounts for new students commencing their program in 2005 or 2006.  The contribution amounts charged for these students are consistent with those applicable to pre-2005 HECS students.   However, students commencing a new program in 2007 will be subject to an increase in the student contribution amounts.  These students will form a "cohort" as described below.  Continuing students who commenced their program prior to 1997 are subject to discrete contribution amounts.  The contribution amounts vary depending on the discipline category of the courses studied and courses are grouped into three bands according to discipline plus a category referred to as 'National Priorities'.  The government determines what is categorised as National Priorities, which are currently limited to education and nursing. 

2007 Student Contribution Amounts

The student contribution amounts applicable to each discipline area listed below are dependent upon year of commencement.  The contribution amount is determined for each class you are enrolled in.  Contribution bands for each course are available on the individual course descriptions, which can be found through the Search List of Fees and Charges.   You will also be able to confirm the consumption of Student Learning Entitlement applicable to each course from your search results.

Student Cohorts

Students commencing a new program in 2007

A student cohort is a group of all the students commencing a program of study in a particular year at a particular institution.  Eligible students that commence a new program of study at ANU in 2007 will be part of a 2007 Student Cohort and student contribution amounts will be charged accordingly.  The Student Cohort Student Contribution Amount you are charged in 2007 will be applicable for the year 2007 only.  In 2008 and beyond, the rate will be indexed.  You will be informed of the 2008 rate when it is published in October 2007.

Remember that a new program = a new rate.  For students transferring to a new program (including changes from a combined to single degree program) in 2007, you will be charged at the 2007 Student Cohort rate.

How to calculate your Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL)

Student Contribution Amounts for students commencing a new program in 2007

Contribution amounts per six unit course

The amount charged at the course level is apportioned on the Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL) value of the course.  Assuming an EFTSL value of 0.125, the student contribution amounts applicable to each band are:

2007 Student Cohort

Band 3 - $8,333 x 0.125 = $1041 (1 six unit course)

Band 2 - $7,118 x 0.125 = $889

Band 1 - $4,996 x 0.125 = $624

National Priority - $3,998 x 0.125 = $499

Example 1 of student commencing a new program in 2007:

Mary began a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006.  If Mary chose to stay in her Bachelor of Arts degree for 2007, her standard full-time enrolment cost (if only enrolled in Band 1 courses) for 2007 would be $3,998.

If Mary chose to transfer into a Bachelor of Archaeological Practice for 2007, her standard full-time enrolment cost for 2007 would be at the new 2007 Student Cohort rate of $4,996 (for Band 1).

Example 2 of student commencing a new program in 2007:

Ryan began a combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degree in 2005.  If Ryan chose to stay in his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws for 2007, he would be charged at a rate of $711 per 6 unit course for his Commerce courses and $833 per 8 unit course for his Law courses.

If Ryan chose to transfer to the single Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2007, he would be charged at the new 2007 Student Cohort rate of $889 per 6 unit course for his Commerce courses.

Students that commenced a program from 1997-2006

Eligible students that commenced a program of study between 1997 and 2006 and have not discontinued your enrolment or completed the requirements of your program, will be charged a student contribution amount at the scheduled indexed rate.

Student Contribution Amounts for students continuing their program in 2007

1997-2006 Student Contribution Amounts per six unit course

Band 3 - $6,665 x 0.125 = $833 (1 six unit course)

Band 2 - $5,694 x 0.125 = $711

Band 1 - $3,998 x 0.125 = $499

National Priority - $3,998 x 0.125 = $499

Students that commenced a program before 1997

Eligible students who commenced prior to 1 January 1997, who have not completed your degree and have not discontinued your program of study, will be charged your student contribution amount at the indexed non-differential rate.  The indexed non-differential Student Contribution Amount for 2007 is $3001 per EFTSL.

Pre 1997 Student Contribution Amounts per six unit course

Non-differential rate - $3001 x 0.125 = $375 (1 six unit course)

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Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places

Domestic students in tuition fee paying places are charged tuition fees for the courses they enrol in dependent on the year they commenced their program.

The course tuition fee published on this website applies to an enrolment in the 2007 academic year.  Students who commence their program of study in 2007 can determine the tuition fee that will apply if enrolling in the course in a subsequent year, by applying a compounding increase of 5% per annum to the 2007 tuition fee.  The annual percentage increase applies for the duration of your program.  If for example, you commence the Master of Professional Accounting in 2007 and do not complete or discontinue that program so that your enrolment extends to future academic years, the tuition fee you will pay for each course offered would be dependent on the year you enrol in that course. 

The increase of 5% compounding per annum will apply until you complete or discontinue the program of study you commenced in 2007.  An approved transfer to another program of study prior to completion is considered a discontinuation.

Example 1 for Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places – Jack commences his Program in 2007

Jack commenced a Master of Professional Accounting in 2007.  All of Jack's tuition fees for this program are determined by his commencement year.  This program could be completed in 2007 if Jack enrolled on a full-time basis, but he works full-time and is studying part time, so expects to complete the program sometime in 2009. 

Jack has a particular penchant for technology issues in the workplace and would like to undertake course INFS8004 (Information Systems Management in Organisations) at some stage during his program as an elective.

• If Jack enrols in this course in 2007, the tuition fee is $2640.
• If Jack enrols in this course in 2008, the tuition fee increases by 5% ie $2640 x 105% = $2772.
• If Jack enrols in this course in 2009, the tuition fee increases by a further 5 % ie $2772 x 105% = $2910.

He also likes the look of the syllabus for ECON8066 (Issues in Market Design).

• If Jack enrols in this course in 2007, the tuition fee is $2520.
• If Jack enrols in this course in 2008, the tuition fee increases by 5% ie $2520 x 105% = $2646.
• If Jack enrols in this course in 2009, the tuition fee increases by a further 5% ie $2646 x 105% = $2778.

Example 2 for Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places – Jack changes his mind

Towards the end of 2007, Jack is given a promotion as project manager for the financial systems upgrade in his department.  He is keen to impress his employer and enhance his future opportunities in a similar role, so considers a change of career path.  As a consequence, he decides to discontinue the Master of Professional Accounting in favour of the Master of Business Information Systems.  He applies to the University to transfer his program effective for Semester 1, 2008.

Course INFS8004 (Information Systems Management in Organisations) is an elective for this program.  However, since Jack has changed his program of study, his commencement year is no longer 2007.  His transfer to the Master of Business Information Systems will see him treated as a 2008 commencing student in this program of study.  The tuition fee applicable to the 2008 academic year will be available in October 2007. 

Example 3 for Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places – Jack is indecisive

After 9 months in his new role, Jack decides that his new career is not for him and decides to return to his role as an accountant.  He applies to transfer back to the Master of Professional Accounting for 2009.  Jack has been lucky enough to choose his enrolments carefully and expects to stay on track to complete the program at the end of 2009 or perhaps half way through 2010.

Because of changes in his employment, Jack did not enrol in as many courses as he would have liked in 2008 and has not yet undertaken course INFS8004 (Information Systems Management in Organisations).  He thinks it is still a good idea, so plans to enrol in the course in 2009.

Jack had his transfer back to the Master of Professional Accounting approved, however this will see him treated as a 2009 commencing student in this program of study.  The tuition fee applicable to the 2009 academic year will be available in October 2008.

Example 4 for Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places - Lucky Jack

Jack enrols in the early part of 2009 but his partner has the opportunity to work in Thailand for a year or two.  Obviously, Jack wants to go with them, but this means he will need to defer his studies in the latter part of 2009 through to late 2010.  This means he is unable to complete his program in 2009 and potentially, not until 2011.

Jack should apply for approved leave from his program.  This does not however, affect his commencement year for the purposes of determining his tuition fee.  This will still be 2009, despite the approved leave from study.

2007 Domestic Tuition Fees

The tuition fees applicable to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2007 are available on the Search List of Fees and Charges.  You will need to select the commencing year that corresponds to the year you started your program.  If you are a new student in 2007, this will be 2007.  If you are a continuing student, this will be the year you commenced your current program.  If you are a continuing student and you are changing your program or starting a new program in 2007, then your commencing year is 2007.

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Domestic Research Students

The University currently enrols domestic Research students under the Research Training Scheme (RTS), which is funded by the Commonwealth.  RTS funded students are not required to contribute to the cost of their tuition for the duration of their program.  In 2007, students who exceed the maximum time for completion of their program under the RTS will be given an exemption scholarship with a $0.00 tuition fee charged. 

There are no Commonwealth Supported Places applicable to Research Programs in 2007.

A full-time load for all Research Programs equates to 48 progress points per annum or a maximum of 24 progress units per semester.   The Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL) values are calculated with a base of 48 units.  For example, a student enrolled for an entire semester on a full-time basis will be enrolled in 24 progress units, equating to 24/48 = 0.5 EFTSL.

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