What is the SSAF?

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is a compulsory fee that students pay each semester to fund student services and amenities of a non-academic nature, such as sporting and recreational activities, employment and career advice, financial advice and food services.

Who pays the SSAF?

All students, including international students (with the exception of the student groups listed below) enrolled in a UniSC study period will pay the SSAF.

For international students, these costs have been included within the International Tuition Fee rates. UniSC will internally transfer the SSAF amount to the Student Services and Amenities account.

In 2025 the following groups of students will not pay SSAF:

• Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP)
• Headstart Program
• Cross Institutional Enrolments (where UniSC is the host institution)
• Visiting students

How much will I be charged?

UniSC will levy the SSAF charge according to the total enrolment load of a student.

• In 2025 the maximum SSAF is A$365

For more information on the breakdown of 2025 SSAF please refer to 2025 Schedule of Fees.

When do I pay the SSAF?

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is due by the fee due date of each study period. Refer to the Academic Calendar for key administrative dates or generate your student invoice in USC Central to view the fee due dates, your SSAF charge and payment options.

There may be some study periods where you may not be charged SSAF, as your cumulative enrolment will be under the threshold for the next SSAF increment. For more information on the breakdown of 2025 SSAF please refer to 2025 Schedule of Fees.

To check if you have been charged SSAF for the study period please generate an invoice.

How do I pay the SSAF?

You will be able to view your SSAF charges on your student invoice in USC Central. If you change your enrolment you will need to generate a new invoice to view your amended charges.

SA-HELP Loan

Australian citizens, eligible New Zealand citizens, holders of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa and Pacific Engagement Visa holders residing in Australia are eligible for a SA-HELP loan for SSAF charges. SA-HELP is available under a HELP scheme, similar to HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP. For more information refer to SA-HELP.

Remission of SA-HELP debts after the applicable Census date are not available.

Up-front payment

All other students, including Permanent Visa holders (other than Permanent Humanitarian Visas), are required to pay the fee directly to the University on or before the due date. Refer to the Academic Calendar for key administrative dates, or generate your student invoice in USC Central to see fee due dates.

Refunds of SSAF payments will not be available for withdrawals made after the applicable Census dates.

How are SSAF funds spent?

All Student Services and Amenities Fee funds are used to enhance or extend student services and facilities in accordance with funding guidelines. 

Find out more about the types of ways SSAF can be spent and how funds are allocated.