Commonwealthsupported
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If you are admitted to UTS as a Commonwealth supported student, you hold a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). This means that the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your education and you pay the balance through student contributions.
Commonwealth supported places are available to domestic students in:
- all undergraduate courses, and
- a small number of postgraduate courses by coursework.
As a Commonwealth supported student you are required to pay student contributions for each unit of study.
In addition to student contributions you may also be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee
Residency requirements 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.
Student Learning Entitlement
From 1 January 2022, the Australian government re-introduced Student Learning Entitlement (SLE). This means you can study for up to 7 years (7 EFTSL) in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). One year of full-time study is called an Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).
Any CSP study with a census date on or after 1 January 2022 counts towards your SLE. As you undertake CSP study at any higher education provider, your SLE balance reduces by the EFTSL value of the units you remain enrolled in after the census date.
Your SLE amount is available in myHELPbalance. You will need your USI and personal details to log in. Please check your myHELPbalance regularly to confirm you have an adequate balance for your studies.
If you exhaust your SLE, you will no longer be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Your course will lose CSP status and become a full‑fee paying course.
For more details visit Study Assist.
What if I need more SLE?
There are two forms of SLE that you may be eligible to access after your initial 7 EFTSL: Additional SLE and Lifelong SLE. These arrangements help students complete long degrees (including honours) and undertake graduate coursework where CSPs are available.
Additional SLE
Additional SLE is available to students who are enrolled in a CSP in one of the following course types:
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Undergraduate courses where the normal course load is more than 6 EFTSL (i.e., > 6 years full‑time).
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Honours courses where the course load is ≤ 1 EFTSL.
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Postgraduate coursework courses or graduate entry bachelor degrees for which CSPs are offered.
The amount of Additional SLE depends on the normal course load and what you have already used. \ \ Additional SLE can be used after your first 7 ordinary EFTSL is exhausted.
Lifelong SLE
Lifelong SLE supports upskilling/reskilling later in life. You will accrue 3 EFTSL (up to 3 years full‑time or part‑time equivalent) at the later of:
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10 years from your first commencement at a higher education provider; or
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1 January 2032.
If your course is restructured and requires more study than originally planned, a separate Lifelong SLE allocation may be available that matches the additional study required.\ \ Lifelong SLE can be used after your initial 7 EFTSL and any Additional SLE has been used.
Note
UTS can only see your UTS enrolments. We cannot see enrolments at other providers, which may also consume your SLE. Please check myHELPbalance for your complete balance.
Student Learning Entitlement (SLE) - FAQs
What is Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)?
How is SLE measured?
When does my SLE reduce?
How do I check my SLE balance?
Do failed subjects or withdrawals count towards my SLE?
If I’m approved for a remission, what happens to my SLE?
Does study at other universities count towards my SLE?
I don’t have much SLE left, what should I do?
What happens if I run out of SLE?
Is SLE the same as my HELP loan limit (HECS‑HELP/FEE‑HELP)?
I think my SLE balance is wrong, what should I do?
Why did I receive an email about my SLE balance?
I have recently transferred courses at UTS, why have I received an SLE email?
CSP student contributions
The Australian Government’s Job-ready Graduates Higher Education Reform Package was passed in Parliament on 19 October 2020.\ \ This Bill includes changes on student contribution rates, FEE-HELP loan fees, HECS- HELP up-front payment discount, Tertiary Access payments (TAP) and more.