Consequences of Late, Non Payment or Incomplete Deferral of Fees

There are different consequences that apply if you do not pay your Student Contribution (SC) by the due date, as follows.

If you

• are eligible for HECS-HELP, and
• have completed a 'Request for Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP' form, and
• have provided the University with your Tax File Number (TFN)

any outstanding Student Contribution (SC) after census date will be deferred to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). There will be no impact on your studies. Once your SC has been deferred, you can no longer pay it through the University; the ATO handles it after that.

If you

• have not applied for HECS-HELP to defer your SC payment, or
• have applied for HECS-HELP, but have not provided your TFN to the University, or
• are not eligible for HECS-HELP

your enrolment will be cancelled if the Student Contribution is not paid on, or before the census date. The University will provide you with a warning by email before cancelling your enrolment. You can enter your TFN in Access Adelaide by resubmitting the Request for Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP form – follow these steps:

1. Select the 'My Finances' Menu.
2. Select 'Payment Category'.
3. Select the 'Apply for HECS-HELP' button.
4. Follow the prompts and enter your TFN where required, and answer all questions on the form.
5. Select 'Submit Form'.

The University may also take further action in line with Student Debtors. Refer to Financial Assistance for help on paying your Student Contribution.