1999 Arts Handbook

Fees

Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS)
Full-fee programs
Student amenities fees

Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS)

Levied by: Federal Government
Paid by: All students (other than those in fee-paying courses)
Frequency: Once per semester (if paying upfront)
Amount: For subjects in Band 1 this worked out (in 1998) to $1678 per semester (deferred) or $1258 per semester (upfront). It is indexed to the CPI on 1 June each year.

The HECS liability is calculated each semester at the census date (on 31 March in first semester and 31 August in second semester). If subjects are discontinued after the census date, a HECS liability is still incurred. A detailed description of HECS is found in the HECS booklet which is given to all students at enrolment. Students can acquire another copy at the student administration office upon request. Students should look at the booklet each year, in case there are any changes to the policies.
For further details also refer to the Student resource guide which is given to all students each year.
Students who do not attend a class (or classes) but fail to discontinue officially in writing are HECS liable.
Candidates for coursework masters, graduate diplomas and postgraduate degrees of bachelor are not eligible for HECS exemption scholarships.
Further information about HECS, fees, refunds and so on is obtainable on the internet at the following web address: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/srg/

Full-fee programs

Students undertaking a full-fee program are required to pay the course fee in advance for each semester. Fees cannot be deferred.

Student amenities fees

The student amenities fees vary from year to year, but are in the vicinity of $350 for a full-time enrolment.