Paying your course fees
Generating invoices and paying your fees is easy.
Generate your invoice
You can find out the amount of fees you owe or have deferred to HELP (if eligible) for your current study period by generating an invoice through StudentConnect. Deakin does not provide paper invoices. It is your responsibility to ensure your financial obligations to the University are met by the relevant due dates.
You should always generate an invoice for each study period to check the accuracy of your enrolment and the amount to be paid/deferred.
Commonwealth supported students
If you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student your fees must be paid in full by the invoice due date or, if eligible, you must complete a HECS-HELP form to defer your fees to the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).
We are not able to offer due date extensions or payment plans to Commonwealth supported students. If your fees are not paid in full, your enrolment will be at risk.
FEE-HELP invoices
When you generate your invoice you will see the student status 230 beside each unit. This means you have FEE-HELP.
If you have requested FEE-HELP to defer your tuition fees, this fee will shows as Student amount owing on your invoice until shortly after the census date. Any outstanding amount at the census date will be deferred to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a FEE-HELP debt.
International students
You should consider making regular payments so you don't need to pay your fees in a large lump sum. Payments can be of any amount and frequency so long as full payment is made by the invoice due date.
If you are experiencing difficulties please contact enquire@deakin.edu.au.
How to generate your invoice in StudentConnect
After logging in to StudentConnect, go to the 'Generate your invoice' link under the 'Fees and Payments' heading on the sidebar menu.
A PDF version of the invoice can also be viewed and printed if required. This can be done by clicking on the 'Print Friendly Version' button located at the bottom of your invoice.
If you experience difficulties in generating your invoice or if any of the information on your invoice is incorrect or incomplete, contact Deakin Central for help.
Payment methods
Payment methods are also displayed on your 'print friendly version' of your invoice.
BPAY
Contact your bank or financial institution to make this payment from your cheque, savings, debit, credit card or transaction account.
Allow five (5) working days for your payment to be processed to your Deakin fees account.
Postbillpay
Pay in person at any Australia Post outlet, by phone within Australia 13 18 16 or International +61 13 18 16 (International call charges apply) or go to www.postbillpay.com.au.
Allow five (5) working days for your payment to be processed to your Deakin fees account.
Payment via StudentConnect
You can pay your invoice online by scrolling to the bottom of your invoice and clicking the 'Pay Now' button.
Allow five (5) working days for your payment to be processed to your Deakin fees account.
Payment in person
You can pay your invoice at the University Cashier Office or any Deakin Central on campus by MasterCard, Visa or EFTPOS debit card. Please note, cash is not accepted on any campus.
Western Union
If you are an International student you can pay your fees through Western Union. For more information refer to Online payment FAQs.
Invoice due dates
The Invoice due date and the Census date may not be the same. The University sets the invoice due date for administrative purposes. The Census date is the date when all your enrolment arrangements for a study period must be finalised. It's important to know and understand the Census date if you're on HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or SA-HELP. You can find more information in the Student Fees and Charges Guide.
| Study Period | Domestic invoice due date* | International invoice due date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 50% payment | Balance of fees due by | ||
| Trimester 1 | 12 March | 12 March | 30 April |
| Trimester 2 | 27 July | 27 July | 15 September |
| Trimester 3 | 27 November | 27 November | 15 January |
| Semester 1 | 12 March | 12 March | 30 April |
| Semester 2 | 12 August | 12 August | 30 September |
| Residential 1 | 27 April | 27 April ** | Not applicable |
| Residential 2 | 12 August | 12 August ** | Not applicable |
| Residential 3 | 27 November | 27 November ** | Not applicable |
| Quarter 1 | Not applicable | 31 March ** | Not applicable |
| Quarter 2 | Not applicable | 30 June ** | Not applicable |
| Quarter 3 | Not applicable | 30 September ** | Not applicable |
| Quarter 4 | Not applicable | 31 December ** | Not applicable |
* If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place you must apply for HECS-HELP, if eligible, or pay your fees by the invoice due date. No extensions, payment plans or exceptions will be made past the census date.
** Cannot be paid in instalments. 100% due by this date. Check our tuition fee, fee refund and privacy policies for international students to find out how to pay by instalments.
Late payment of fees
If you have not paid your fees in full by the invoice due date will receive a warning via your Deakin email. You should read and action the email immediately.
If you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student and your fees are not paid (or if eligible, deferred) by the invoice due date your enrolment will be at risk. If your tuition fees (student contribution) remain outstanding at the applicable census date your enrolment will be terminated and you will lose your place at the University.
Understanding your invoice
Always carefully check the details on your invoice to ensure they are correct.
Key information
- your fee amount for the current study period
- payment due date (to avoid your enrolment being encumbered and/or cancelled)
- student status (indicates your chosen payment method)
Tooltips and interactive demonstration
If you are unsure of the terminology used on your invoice, Tool Tips are also provided. Just hover your mouse over the text and a brief explanation will appear.
Quick reference guide to your invoice
| Date of Issue | The date the fees were assessed and the invoice produced |
| Course | The course code and title of the course you are currently enrolled in |
| Unit Code and Title | Current unit enrolment details as at the date of issue |
| Status | Enrolment status of the unit at date of issue (e.g. Enrolled, discontinued, unconfirmed) |
| Location | Campus at which your course or study unit is located |
| Class | Attendance type (e.g. D=on-campus, X=off-campus) |
| Student Status | Indicates chosen payment method. View student status definitions |
| Credit points | The number of points the unit will earn towards your degree if the unit is successfully completed |
| EFTSL | Equivalent Full Time Student Load. Credit points undertaken in a given trimester are calculated as a fraction of the full-time annual load - normally 8 credit points. For example, a unit worth 1 credit point would have an EFTSL of 1 divided by 8 or 0.125. |
| Opening Balance | Amount outstanding from a previous trimester |
| Fee Type | Indicates the type of fee you are liable for |
| Assessed Amount | Assessed Amount: The combined cost of all units displayed on your invoice |
| Discount | The discount applied (10%) if you are in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) and have chosen to make a full upfront payment or a partial payment in excess of $500 (if applicable). |
| Sponsor Amount | Amount assessed that the sponsor must pay (if applicable) |
| Student Payments | Any payments made prior to the date of issue |
| Sponsor Payments | Payments that sponsors have made prior to the date of issue |
| Student Amount Outstanding | Amount owing for that Fee Type |
| Total Amount Due | Total amount owing for all Fee Types |
You can also view an interactive demonstration (SWF, 127.6KB) to help you understand your invoice. Or, you can view our frequently asked questions for more information.
Fees paid by employers or sponsors
if a third party has agreed to pay fees on your behalf (eg an employer or sponsor), you can make arrangements for them to be invoiced directly for your fees.
The sponsor must meet the due date deadlines specified on their invoice, otherwise you may not be able to access your assessment results, make any variation to your enrolment or apply to graduate.
Information about sponsorships
Help with your invoices
If you have problems generating your invoice, paying your course fees or need assistance contact Deakin Central for help.