# Hardshipandspecialcircumstances

**Source**: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/fees-costs/payment-information/hardship-and-special-circumstances
**Parent**: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/fees-costs/international-fees

If you are experiencing financial difficulty you may be eligible for assistance from the [financial assistance service](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/support/financial-help). There may be options available to assist you to continue your studies.

### Extension of time to pay

UTS does not have the authority to grant extensions to commonwealth supported students for payment of the [student contribution](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/fees-and-payment/domestic-tuition-fees/commonwealth-supported#csp-student-contribution-amounts-a-name-student-contributions-a-) amounts. While UTS can continue to accept payments until the census date for a particular semester, you may be charged a late payment fee.

If you are a domestic full-fee student,and you wish to apply for a due date extension on the basis of exceptional circumstances, your application must be submitted via [Ask UTS](http://ask.uts.edu.au/), stating:

- the reasons why payment cannot be made, and
- the duration of the extension sought.

Generally, extensions will only be considered for those students that are not eligible to access FEE-HELP to assist with fee payments. Only limited extensions are available due to government reporting requirements. You will still be liable for a late payment fee.

In exceptional circumstances and subject to the provisions of legal and regulatory requirements, the Director, Student Administration Unit or a member of staff designated by the Director, may waive liability for payment by a student of a particular fee or charge. Please note, tuition fees CANNOT be waived.

## Student questions

### Who can I speak with to discuss my options if I'm experiencing financial difficulty?

If you are experiencing financial difficulty you may be eligible for assistance from [UTS: Financial Assistance](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/support/financial-help/financial-assistance-service). There may be options available to assist you to continue your studies.