Applying for FEE-HELP 2008

Applying for HECS-HELP
Note: If you are a Pre 2005 student please complete a green hard copy Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP- Pre 2005 HECS form available at the campus Student Centre.

Before completing this form you must read the Information for Commonwealth Supported Students the booklet is available at the campus Student Centre.

To access the on-line Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP Form

Step 1	Log onto *Student Connect – Managing Your Studies*
Step 2	Select “My Enrolment”
Step 3	Select “Enrol into Units”
Step 4	Select “Apply for Commonwealth Support, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP Assistance”
Step 5	Select the term that you will enrol in units e.g. “2007 Semester 1”
Step 6	Check your personal details. (Note: if your details are incorrect, please contact the Student Centre on your campus to have the your details corrected)
Step 7	Scroll down to “8a” to enter your Tax File Number (TFN) if selecting the “Obtain a HECS-HELP loan for ALL or PART of my student contribution amount” payment option. If you do not have a TFN please complete a paper Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form available from the campus Student Centre and attach a copy your "Tax file number application or enquiry form". Providing your TFN will also ensure that your enrolment is not cancelled in the case where you select the “Full up-front payment” option and an up-front payment has not been received by the census date
Step 8	Scroll down to “11” and select your payment option - “Full up-front payment” or “Obtain a HECS-HELP loan for ALL or PART of my student contribution amount”.
Step 9	Tick the “I agree” checkbox.
Step 10	Then select the “Submit” button.
Step 11	The receipt screen will then be displayed. Print this screen as record of your “Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP”.

The on-line Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP Form must be submitted by the census date for the teaching period. Further information regarding census dates is available at Fees Payable and Payment Methods. If your form is not submitted by the census date, you must pay the full up-front amount.