Thread: University fees

Thanks for the reply’s have made it much clearer for me.

Problem was that based on what I could find on the internet compared to here it all seemed be too ‘cheap’ compared to UK so thought there must be something I was missing.

UK is £9K per year for university costs. All courses cost the same. Then you can perhaps obtain further assistance for living costs which while means tested is also repaid out of future income.

While born overseas made sure kids were registered as Australians and have the passport so they at least had the options for later in life.

Australian universities are well regarded over here so this could work well for them either way if we do make the move.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Most students get part time jobs too.

Then Centrelink takes that into account as you have to report your earnings fortnightly and if over a their specified allowable earnings they reduce. your aus study amount.

There has been whispers of privatizing Hex dept, depends on election. Good chance Scumo will get back in and with Abbot and the far, far right running the show it could happen sooner than you think.

Originally Posted by 3toes

From what I can see fees range from $6k to $12k depending on the course for an Australian.

If you mean per year, then yes. As mentioned, you don't (have to) pay anything at the time, you just accrue a HELP (HECS) debt.

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

Then Centrelink takes that into account as you have to report your earnings fortnightly and if over a their specified allowable earnings they reduce. your aus study amount.

In my experience, most students are ineligible for Austudy as their parents own assets that are too valuable (i.e. a modest house), or have income too high - hence the jobs.