How much will it cost?

If the thought of having to pay for uni is stressing you – don’t worry. You won’t have to find the money for all your fees upfront (unless you want to). HECS-HELP allows you to defer your fees, meaning you don't have to pay for your degree until you start earning a certain level of income.

We charge fees each semester and you only pay for the courses (subjects) you've enrolled in for that semester. If you're an Australian citizen, there are three payment options available to you:

1. pay upfront each semester and receive a 10% discount on the fees
2. defer all of your semester's fees through HECS HELP, or
3. pay a portion of your semester's fees upfront and defer a portion through HECS HELP.

How much will my degree cost?

We can give you an indication of how much your uni degree will cost. This information is relevant for Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, or holders of a relevant humanitarian visa. We call you 'commonwealth supported students'.

If you are an international student – have a look at USQ International to help you calculate your tuition fees.

Your student contribution amount and the amount you actually pay will vary depending on what courses (subjects) you take and their applicable Commonwealth fee band. The amounts shown in the table are estimates based on full-time study.

Are there any other study costs?

While tuition fees are the main costs associated with going to uni, there are some other costs to consider, for example:

• your textbooks
• optional Student Guild fees
• parking fees if you are on-campus
• photocopying and printing fees, and
• school or office supplies for home study.

Student Amenities Fee

In accordance with new Australian Government legislation, it is envisaged that USQ will be charging you a Student Services and Amenities Fee during 2012. This fee will cover services such as employment and career advice, health services, financial advice and other support services. The Student Services and Amenities Fee will not exceed $263 per student in 2012. If you are an Australian citizen and eligible to access a HELP loan, you may choose to defer payment through the SA-HELP scheme.

The University will provide more information regarding the implementation of the fee as soon as details are finalised. In the meantime, you can go to the Australian Government DEEWR website for details of the legislation.

Is there any further financial assistance I can get?

We offer a range of scholarships at USQ to provide financial support. In 2011, we had $600,000 to award in over 60 different types of scholarships, bursaries and prizes.

Centrelink manages the Commonwealth Government's Commonwealth Scholarships which range from $1,103 to $2,207 per semester for up to four years. These scholarships are specifically for students facing financial hardship, not necessarily those with a history of outstanding academic performance.

Centrelink also assists with financial support including Austudy, ABSTUDY and rent assistance.