What is a Commonwealth supported?
A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. This subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study.
How do I know if I’m a Commonwealth supported student?
To check if you are Commonwealth supported log into eStudent, click on the My Offers tab, then View next to your course. Look for your Liability Category. Find out more on our financial support website.
Is Commonwealth supported place the same as HECS?
HECS-HELP—The loan scheme that helps eligible Commonwealth supported students pay their student contributions. Before 2005, this was known as HECS.
What is a Commonwealth supported place at UWA?
A Commonwealth supported place is a subsidised enrolment at university. The Australian Government subsidises a Commonwealth supported place by paying part of the fees for the place directly to the university and the student pays the remainder of the fees through a ‘student contribution’ amount.
How hard is it to get a Commonwealth supported place?
CSPs are highly competitive as there are limited places available. You won’t need to submit a separate application as all domestic applicants will be considered when applying for a CSP available degree through Apply Online .
What does it mean if a state is a Commonwealth?
Nowadays, a commonwealth has come to mean any government in which all people involved have a say, or a loose formation of nations with a shared loyalty. It is also the official designation of a few states including, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia and some U.S. territories.
Who is eligible for Commonwealth supported fees?
That is, you must be: an Australian citizen AND studying at least one subject contributing to your course within Australia. the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa who will be resident in Australia for the duration of the unit. an eligible Special Category Visa (SCV) New Zealand citizen.
What does Commonwealth supported student mean?
Most commencing domestic undergraduate students are offered a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay the remainder as a ‘student contribution’.
Is it hard to get CSP?
What is the difference between Commonwealth supported place and Australian fee place?
Commonwealth supported places are also available for a small number of postgraduate programs where postgraduate level qualifications are an entry-level requirement for a profession. Students in a fee paying place do not receive a Government subsidy and are required to pay the full cost of their studies.
How hard is it to get a CSP?
Who’s eligible for CSP?
To be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) you must be either: an Australian citizen AND study at least one subject contributing to your course within Australia* a permanent visa holder or a New Zealand citizen AND be a resident in Australia for the duration of your subject.