We understand that students are often unsure of how the financial side of Avondale works. Here are just some of the many questions that Student Finance gets asked. If you have a question and it is not answered below please contact Student Finance who are more than happy to help you.
Avondale’s fees are set by the Avondale University Council in August of each year for the following year. Fees will generally increase in line with the increase in the cost of living.
It is your responsibility to ensure fees, charges, debts and any other specified amounts due in respect of your enrolment at Avondale are paid in full by the due date. You must make sure you know all due dates, census dates and other deadlines as penalties may apply. See your Tuition/General account invoices for due dates and the Academic Calendar for the census dates.
If you have a third party paying for your fees (such as your parents), it is your responsibility to pass on any invoice or statement that is required to be paid. Due to the Privacy Act if you wish for your parents to discuss your student accounts with us you will need to complete the form giving them authorisation to access your information.
Your invoice is produced once you complete your enrolment to study. It can be viewed in Student Connect under the Finance Tab. Click on Current Invoice to view the invoice for the most recent semester. A new invoice is produced when you change your enrolment details. The previous invoice will then show under Historical Invoice. If you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and haven’t completed your online HECS-HELP form you will be unable to see your tuition invoice until this has been done and your details updated in the system.
Yes you can. Log into Student Connect and under the Finance Tab, you will see an Outstanding Balance link. Click on this and it will show your balance owing. If you wish to view a list of the payments you have made, click on the Received Payments link.
Your invoice is produced and emailed to your Avondale Student email once you complete your enrolment to study. The historic invoice can be viewed in Student Connect under the Finance Tab. Click on SSAF Historic Invoice to view the invoice. A new invoice is produced and emailed when you change your enrolment details.
Yes you can. Log into Student Connect and under the Finance Tab, you will see an Outstanding Balance link. Click on this and it will show your balance owing with your tuition balance owing. If you wish to view a list of the payments you have made, click on the Received Payments link.
FEE-HELP – Yes, if you wish to continue using FEE-HELP. If a new form is not completed you will be liable for the full fees. Once Student Finance is notified of the change you will then receive notification to complete a new online FEE-HELP form for the new course.
HECS-HELP – When you change course, you lose your Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and go back into the pool to be allocated another place. You will be contacted by Student Finance to complete a new online FEE-HELP form to cover your fees in the chance that you are not offered another CSP. If you are offered another CSP, Student Finance will be contacted and you will receive notification to complete a new online HECS-HELP form.
No you don’t receive a monthly statement, you can check your Tuition Account and General Account balances/transactions at any time through Student Connect. Please check future payments from the drop down list check all future due items. Student Email account is used by Student Finance and other Departments so we advise you to check your account on a regular basis.
Fee payment dates will vary between campuses and teaching periods. Please see the due dates listed on your invoice.
International Students are required to have their fees paid prior to classes commencing or by the due date (whichever comes first). If you know which subjects you are enrolling in you can look at the Units Offered and Fees to work out how much you will need to pay for each unit or alternatively a fee estimate can be produced by Student Finance.
Avondale offers a range of different payment methods, please see your invoice for options. For further information, please see Payment Methods.
Avondale offers two options for paying your fees:
Avondale University has introduced a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) which will provide funding for student services and amenities of a non-academic nature (sporting, recreational, employment, financial, food, etc). The fee amount varies and is dependent upon the student’s location and study load. For more information, please visit Student Services and Amenities Fee
Other services are optional and students can choose to pay for these on a needs basis. For information see Fitlife Gym and printing.
There may be additional fees that you may have to pay at Avondale. These could include:
Student Finance advises that you need to contact Centrelink directly for any information on government assistance available to access while you study. For more details please visit their website https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/higher-education.
Avondale does offer a small number of discounts:
To view and apply please see Student Financial Forms.
You may be entitled to a discount. Please complete and return to Student Finance the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Employer Subsidy Request form to apply. Forms and Procedures.
Please see the Refund Policy for further information.
