Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
The Student Services and Amenities Fee provides funding for student services and amenities of a non-academic nature. Some of the services provided by SSAF include:- counselling and pastoral care
- food services, sporting and recreational activities
- student advocacy (ASA & ANSA)
- February 29th 2021 (Semester One)
- September 30th 2021 (Semester Two)
To check out the SSAF funded services and facilities available on campus and/or online please check out the Avondale Student Life website.
What is SSAF?
SSAF (Student Services and Amenities Fee) aims to provide a balanced, practical approach to funding campus services and amenities of a non-academic nature. The SSAF has provided Avondale the opportunity to invest in student associations and ASA/ANSA driven activities. Listed below are annual reports and proposed SSAF allocation reports.Annual Report SSAF 2022
Annual Report SSAF 2021
Annual Report SSAF 2020
2022 Proposed Student Services and Amenities Fee Allocation
Services provided through SSAF funding are made available to all Avondale students regardless of their circumstances and it is up to each individual student to choose their level of engagement with these services.
How much is the SSAF for 2023?
Full-time on-campus (Lake Macquarie) - $320 per yearPart-time on-campus (Lake Macquarie) - $240 per year
Distance or Mixed Mode - $160 per year
Full-time on-campus (Sydney) - $160 per year
Students pay the SSAF upfront or, if eligible, they can use an SA-HELP loan to cover this fee. Eligible SA-HELP students will be sent an invitation to apply once enrolled in their units.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolled study load as at the census date. In accordance with Government regulations, the maximum amount that any student may be charged for SSAF in 2023 is $326.
View 2023 SSAF Fee Breakdown
Your SSAF, Your Way:
At Avondale we want to hear your suggestions and feedback about our SSAF funded projects and how we can improve our service & facilities.SSAF Survey:
Students have the opportunity to participate in two SSAF surveys over the course of the year (Semester one & semester two). From the feedback provided in the SSAF survey we are able to determing the priorities for that year and gather information about how to improve our current SSAF spaces. Below is the SSAF survey report from 2020.
SSAF Survey Report 2020
2021 SSAF Survey Dates:
NEW SPACE: SSAF Consultative Committee & Proposals:
Last year we began to introduce the concept of SSAF Consultative Committee and student proposals. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we had to postpone the SSAF consultative committee and proposals until furthernotice.
This year we are moving forward with the committee in semester one and by semester two we will release dates for students to submit proposals. Students will receive an email in smeeter 2 updating them about student proposals.
Last year we began to introduce the concept of SSAF Consultative Committee and student proposals. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we had to postpone the SSAF consultative committee and proposals until furthernotice.
This year we are moving forward with the committee in semester one and by semester two we will release dates for students to submit proposals. Students will receive an email in smeeter 2 updating them about student proposals.
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