Postgraduate assistance
Postgraduate coursework students do not have to pay their fees or student contribution amounts upfront. Research students can access scholarsips and grants.
Coursework
Commonwealth supported students – Australian* Commonwealth supported students can defer payment of their student contribution amount with a HECS-HELP loan. Repayments are made through the taxation system once a recipient’s income reaches a threshold. The loans are interest-free and GST-free, although CPI indexed annually. The assistance also gives you a 20 per cent discount for any upfront payments of $500 or more made towards your student contribution amount. Further information on HECS-HELP is available from the Commonwealth site Going to Uni or at JCU’s Financial Information pages. To apply for a HECS-HELP loan you must complete a Request for Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP form before the census date for your subject/s.
Tuition fee paying students – Australian* students can apply to defer their tuition fees by applying for a FEE-HELP loan. Students repay the loan through the taxation system once their income reaches a threshold. The debt is interest-free and GST-free, but is CPI indexed annually. Further information on FEE-HELP is available from the Commonwealth site Going to Uni or at JCU’s Financial Information pages.
Additionally, students may be entitled to a tax deduction for their tuition fees, including the tuition fees that the Commonwealth pays on their behalf through FEE-HELP assistance. You can call the Tax Office on 13 28 61 for further advice.
New Zealand citizens and holder of permanent resident visas are not eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
Research
JCU offers some scholarships for research students. Additional research funding can come from sources external to JCU, from either government agencies or private foundations. In particular, try the Jason site and other funding opportunities.
Scholarships
JCU’s Scholarships site details postgraduate scholarships, bursaries and grants, plus links to scholarships available from external bodies.
International students
International postgraduate students may be able to access some scholarships for research and coursework programs and should visit JCU’s International Student Centre for information.
* Australian citizens or holders of permanent humanitarian visas.
