Fees, costs and scholarships

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Fees, costs and scholarships

A current Headstart student sits at the kitchen table at home with his parent beside him

Costs 

So what will Headstart cost? The University subsidises the tuition fees for Headstart students. You are required to make a $400 contribution for each course, and you should allow an additional $100 per course for textbooks, photocopying and any other study-related costs. Studying science? You’ll need a lab coat, so allow $30. Studying design? You’ll be printing plenty—put aside between $80 and $100 per course. Joining the on-campus Co-op Bookshop (at a one-off $20 cost) brings a discount on textbooks and stationery.

Scholarships  

A number of scholarships are available to Headstart students. Headstart scholarships assist students from low-income families, or students who identify with other recognised equity groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, or students with a disability. These scholarships are for one semester of study, and cover the $400 Headstart course tuition fee.

Students enrolled in the Headstart to Indonesian language courses can now apply for a special government-sponsored scholarship which offers free places for both Indonesian courses.

To apply, complete the ‘Headstart Scholarship’ section on the Headstart application form 2012 (PDF 270KB), and ensure you provide all the supporting documentation.

Paying your tuition fees

Once you are enrolled, you can access and print your online invoice for tuition fees via USC Central. Your invoice will detail the fee owing, the due date and your payment options. You will need to generate this invoice online - it will not be posted to you. The due date for payment is the end of the third week of classes:

  • Semester 1 - Friday 9 March 2012
  • Semester 2 - Friday 10 August 2012

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  • Updated: 25 May 2012