Definitions for "Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number"
From 2005 all students receiving FEE-HELP loan assistance must have a CHESSN. These students will be allocated a unique CHESSN, which will stay with them throughout their academic study, allowing their eligibility for Commonwealth assistance to be facilitated and monitored. Students will be advised of their CHESSN via their Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN).
A unique number allocated to students receiving Commonwealth higher education assistance (as Commonwealth-supported students and/or through HELP loans). This number stays with students throughout their studies, and allows their eligibility for Commonwealth assistance to be facilitated and monitored.
a unique identifier for each student that accesses Commonwealth assistance for higher education (52.1).