Non-International
Non-International students are any students who are:
- Australian citizens
- or New Zealand citizens residing in Australia
- or holders of an Australian permanent residency visa
- or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
Commonwealth supported students
Undergraduate (non-International) students
The majority of students who are studying undergraduate programs are recognised as Commonwealth supported students. This means that you are required to make a contribution to the cost of your education with the majority of the cost met by the Commonwealth Government.
Postgraduate (non-International) students
There are a small number of programs available for postgraduate study which admit students on a Commonwealth supported basis. Please refer to the Programs and courses website to see if your postgraduate program is Commonwealth supported.
- More information for Commonwealth supported students
- What is student learning entitlement?
- HELP loans
Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number
All Commonwealth supported students and students who access HELP or a Commonwealth Learning Scholarship will be allocated a Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN) by the Australian Government.
The CHESSN is a unique identifier given to each student. It will be used by a Higher Education Provider (the University) to access a student's eligibility to Student Learning Entitlement, HELP and Commonwealth Learning Scholarship. The Australian Government will use the CHESSN to keep track of each student's student learning entitlement as well as HELP balances.
Students can use their CHESSN to access the Australian Government's Going to Uni website to keep track of their student learning entitlement and HELP balances.
Fee paying students
Undergraduate (non-International) students
Students who are unable to obtain a Commonwealth supported place in an undergraduate degree and fulfil the university's admission requirements, may be able to obtain a fee paying place. Fee paying undergraduate students are charged tuition fees. You may be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan to assist in paying all or part of your tuition fees.
Postgraduate (non-International) students
The majority of students who are studying postgraduate programs are recognised as fee paying postgraduate students. Students admitted to a postgraduate program are required to pay tuition fees. You may be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan to assist in paying all or part of your tuition fees.
Non-award study or Continuing Education Certificates
This includes students from other institutions undertaking cross-institutional study at Griffith University.
Students who are admitted as miscellaneous, non-award students or students undertaking a Continuing Education Certificate are required to pay tuition fees. You are not eligible for a FEE-HELP loan to assist in paying your tuition fees. The tuition fees for non-award students are available in the fees and charges policy.
Application fee
Students seeking a place in a Continuing Education Certificate program or as a Miscellaneous student must pay a non-refundable application fee. Applications that do not have the fee attached will be deemed incomplete. This may cause you to miss out on a place in your desired program. These charges are outlined in the fees and charges policy.
Research higher degrees
Non-International students who are admitted to a research higher degree program are exempt from tuition fees under the Research Training Scheme. However, textbooks, personal study materials and some support services are additional costs.