Higher Education Contribution Scheme

This Australian Government scheme is the means by which students contribute towards the cost of their higher education program. The annual contribution fee is indexed each year. All students enrolled on a HECS basis are required to lodge a HECS Payment Option form at the time of initial enrolment in their program. Proof of citizenship or residency may also be required when lodging this form. If a student changes program or wishes to change his/her payment option a new HECS Payment Options form must be lodged with Student Administration. The HECS charges for each program can be viewed at http://fees.anu.edu.au/hecs

A Commonwealth Government scheme, whereby you pay for your own university education. HECS can be paid up-front or deferred through the taxation system.