Fees and scholarships
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Fees
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How do I view my fees?
There are three ways to view your unpaid fees and due dates.
- Statement of Liability is an invoice which lists your unpaid fees for the calendar year. It updates immediately for any enrolment changes and displays due dates and payment methods. You should view your Statement of Liability after enrolling in subjects to check your fees and note upcoming payment due dates.
- Student Invoice is issued regularly throughout the year via my.unimelb and only includes those fees due for payment within the current billing period. Find out how to read and understand your Student Invoice in our understanding your Student Invoice guide.
- Fee Account Statement lists all your fees charged, payments received and how these payments have been allocated to your account. This statement can be used as a receipt for payments you've made.
You can access all these statements on my.unimelb.
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How do I pay my fees?
Fee payment methods (including payment references) are detailed on the ‘pay-in slip’ at the bottom of your Student Invoice and Statement of Liability, located on the Fee Information page in my.unimelb.
For more information about payment methods, see Pay my fees.
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How do I apply for a HECS-Help Loan?
New students enrolling into a Commonwealth Supported Place are required to complete a 'Request for Commonwealth Assistance and HECS-HELP' form as part of your administrative enrolment regardless of your eligibility to receive a HECS-HELP loan or if you are in receipt of a scholarship from the University.
Your 'Request for Commonwealth Assistance and HECS-HELP' form should be approved immediately, and you can then complete your enrolment. If you encounter the message 'Submitting - Awaiting Approval', you will receive instructions to your student email address within three working days to notify you if your form requires re-submission.
Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders applying for HECS-HELP loan must provide a Tax File Number (TFN) when completing this form.
If you don’t have a TFN, please visit the 'I don't have a TFN but wish to apply for HECS-HELP' FAQ for more information.
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What happens to my fees if I change my enrolment?
Before the census date
If you withdraw from or swap a subject before the census date for that subject, your fee liability for the withdrawn subject will be cancelled.
The amount you paid for the withdrawn subject will appear as a credit on your Fee Account Statement. This credit will be used to cover owing tuition fees for any other enrolled subjects. If you have no other fees due at the time of withdrawing from a subject, you can either apply to have the money refunded or you can leave the credit in your student account to pay future tuition fees. You can check the amount of credit you may have by using the Fee Account Statement.
After the census date
If you withdraw from or swap a subject after the census date for that subject, you will remain liable for the subject cost. Payments already made for the subject will not be refunded.
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How do I confirm that I have paid my fees?
You can check your payment has been received by the University by downloading your Fee Account Statement.
Please note that payments made via Bpay, credit card, or local EFT transfer before 5pm on a business day will be received by the University the following business day. Payments made after 5pm on a business day will be received two days after.
Telegraphic transfer from overseas will take up to seven working days for payment to be received.
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Why is a subject missing from my Student Invoice?
If your enrolment changes, your Student Invoice may not accurately reflect your fee liability. To confirm your fees, you’ll need to download a Statement of Liability after finalising your enrolment (please allow 24-72 hours).
If you need to view your payment history and tuition fee charges for the current year, you can download your Fee Account Statement
via my.unimelb. Your Statement of Liability will only show your unpaid fees. If you’re an international student, your $17,000 deposit will be used to pay for your subject fees in your first semester when you enrol for the first time. This will be displayed on your Fee Account Statement.
For more information, please see our paying your fees (international students) website.
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Call us (recommended) Book an admin and general enquiry appointment
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What happens if I don't pay my fees on time?
It is important to pay your fees by the due date that is listed on your Student Invoice or Statement of Liability, or overdue penalties will apply.
Failure to pay tuition fees may lead to sanctions applied to your account and possible cancellation of enrolment. For further information, please see the FAQ on Overdue Fees Penalty.
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How do I apply for a refund of my fees?
You can apply for a fee refund if you have credit in your student account or have withdrawn from a subject before the census date.
If approved, the University will provide a refund via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 10-15 business days. If you’ve withdrawn from a subject after the census date, you may be eligible for fee remission in special circumstances instead.
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Applying for a refund FAQ (recommended) Book an admin and general enquiry appointment
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How do I apply for a fee date extension?
A period of grace is allowed. Although sanctions may be applied, you will not incur a late payment penalty if payment is made within 7 days of the published due date.
If you anticipate a longer delay, you may apply for a Fee Date Extension.
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Scholarships
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Which scholarships am I eligible for and how can I apply?
The University offers a large number of scholarships for students across different disciplines and study levels. To find which scholarships you may be eligible for, please visit the scholarships website and follow the prompts to see a list of available and upcoming scholarships.
You'll automatically be considered for some scholarships when you submit a course application, while others have dedicated application forms with opening and closing dates. To apply for a scholarship, follow the application instructions listed under the 'Application process' tab of the individual scholarship page.
Please also refer to individual faculty webpages for a list of any faculty-specific scholarships that may be available to you.
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Can I defer my scholarship?
Deferral conditions vary from scholarship to scholarship and are usually stated on your scholarship offer.
If you hold a major coursework scholarship (starting with ‘Melbourne’ in the scholarship title), you're able to defer your scholarship offer to the following year. This is done automatically when you defer your course offer.
If you hold a Melbourne Research Scholarship or Research Training Program Scholarship, your scholarship can only be deferred with prior approval from your faculty.
If you're still unsure if you can defer your offer, please submit a scholarships enquiry.
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When will I receive my scholarship payment?
Payments to students are scheduled for specific payment dates and will appear as a University of Melbourne salary on your bank statement.
Please ensure that you've met all the requirements for your payment to be processed, including:
- Accepted your scholarship offer (if applicable)
- Correctly supplied your bank and address details
- Fulfilled all other applicable conditions of your scholarship.
Please visit about your scholarship for further details.
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I need evidence of my scholarship payment
If you’re the recipient of a scholarship, bursary or prize, you can purchase an Evidence of Scholarship statement through eCommerce. The signed document features important information about your scholarship(s), including your student details, the start/end date of the scholarship, and the value. You can view a sample Evidence of Scholarship statement here.
If you require further information about your scholarship to be included in the document, you can use the ‘Special Requirements’ text box to request this when purchasing your statement.
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How do I update my bank details to receive my payment?
If you’ve received a scholarship, please make sure your bank details are up to date to receive your payment. Payments can only be made to an Australian bank account, and you must also provide a local contact address.
For instructions on providing your bank details and address, please see our about your scholarship page.
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Will my scholarship appear on my academic transcript?
While many scholarships appear on student academic transcripts, only scholarships that have been approved by the University's Academic Board will be listed. This does not often include bursaries.
If you would like to confirm if your scholarship or bursary will appear on your academic transcript, please submit a scholarships enquiry.
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When will I receive my scholarship outcome?
You can find the estimated outcome date for each scholarship on each respective scholarship pages. You can do so by selecting “When will I know the outcome” from the dropdown box of options on each page.
If you would like further information on a scholarship outcome date, please submit a scholarships enquiry.
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