Payment options
Once you have enrolled in your chosen units, setting up payment is easy. There are a number of options including paying for your units upfront or selecting from the government funding options available (i.e. FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP).
What is FEE-HELP?
Eligible students can apply for FEE-HELP, a Commonwealth loan scheme that lets you borrow the amount of your undergraduate or postgraduate unit fees. Just look at the numbers: on average over 70% of our students take advantage of the FEE-HELP loan.
FEE-HELP loans are repaid through the Australian Taxation Office once your income reaches the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment ($44,912 for 2010-11). Currently the lifetime limit on the FEE-HELP loan is $86,422.
Applications for FEE-HELP must be completed by the relevant Close of Enrolment date for the period in which you are studying or your enrolment will be cancelled. Once you have enrolled, you can access the online FEE-HELP form on the Make a Payment link in My OUA.
If you are confused or unable to complete an online FEE-HELP application, contact one of our helpful Student Advisors to request a form to be sent to you in the mail.
Read all about FEE-HELP for more information.
What is HECS-HELP?
HECS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government load scheme available to eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth supported places. The loan scheme assits students with their student contribution payments and is cost-effective way to fund course studies.
Visit our HECS-HELP page for more information.
What is VET FEE-HELP?
VET FEE-HELP is an accessible Commonwealth supported loan scheme tailored to meet the needs of students undertaking VET FEE-HELP eligible TAFE courses.
Visit our VET FEE-HELP page for more information.
Upfront payment
Upfront payment of your unit fees can be made via:
- Credit Card (Visa and MasterCard)
- Cheque
- Money Order
Secure online credit card payments can be made on the Make a Payment page in My OUA or by calling aStudent Advisor. Payments by cheque or money order can be made payable to 'Open Universities Australia' and sent to:
Open Universities Australia
GPO Box 5387
Melbourne 3001
Australia
No matter which payment method you choose, just remember to make sure OUA receives your payment by the Close of Enrolment date relevant to your Study Period or Session so you don’t miss out.
