Fees
Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF)
There are two Commonwealth Assistance Forms:
- Request for Commonwealth Assistance and HECS-HELP
- Request for FEE-HELP Assistance
Students offered a Commonwealth supported place must complete a Request for Commonwealth Assistance and HECS-HELP form prior to enrolling in a new course for the first time.
This includes students who intend to pay student contribution amounts up-front or who are commencing an Honours course.
Fee-paying students (subject to eligibility) may apply for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of the tuition fees. To apply, complete a Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form before, or soon after, enrolment, and no later than the census date.
See commonly asked questions and answers for:
For more information on Commonwealth support, HECS-HELP, or FEE-HELP:
- Go to the Enrolling@Flinders Fees website
- Check out the Going to Uni website at the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST).
- Contact Student Finance Services on 8201 3143, or email fees@flinders.edu.au, or call in to the Student Centre.
Commonwealth supported students
As a Commonwealth supported student which CAF do I complete?
- You must complete the Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form prior to enrolling in a new course for the first time.
- Permanent Residents (other than permanent humanitarian visa holders) who are eligible for pre-2005 status are not able to complete this form on-line.
To request a paper copy of the pre-2005 CAF contact Student Finance Services on 8201 3143, or email fees@flinders.edu.au, or call in to the Student Centre. The form should be completed along with the 2008 Application for pre-2005 status and returned to Student Finance Services in the Student Centre.
I am commencing a new course - how and when do I complete my CAF?
- Your CAF can be completed on-line by logging onto the Student Information System. Select the My Commonwealth Assistance>View/Submit My eCAF menu. Select the course, and follow the prompts on the page. Aim to complete your CAF before your nominated enrolment date as you will not be able to enrol until the CAF has been checked and approved. Your CAF will be processed on the same business day where possible, or within two working days.
- If you are enrolling in a double degree you must complete a CAF for each course.
I am a continuing student - how do I complete my CAF?
- If you have already completed a CAF for your current course, you do not need to complete another form.
- If you are returning to a course after an approved leave of absence, and have not previously completed a CAF, you can complete the form on-line. You will need an activated Flinders Authentication Name (FAN) and password before you can log in to the Student Information System. Select the My Commonwealth Assistance>View/Submit my eCAF menu. Select the course, and follow the prompts on the page. If you have difficulties, contact Student Finance Services on 8201 3143, or email fees@flinders.edu.au, or call in to the Student Centre.
Fee-Paying Students
As a fee-paying student which form do I complete?
- Eligible fee-paying students seeking FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of their tuition fees should complete a Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form on-line by logging on to the Student Information System. Select the My Commonwealth Assistance>View/Submit My eCAF menu. Select the course, and follow the prompts on the page. The FEE-HELP form should be completed before, or soon after, enrolment, and no later than the census date.
- If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place in a fee-paying course you will need to complete the Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form. See above for details on how to do this.
If you are a continuing fee-paying student :
- If you have already completed a CAF for your current course, you do not need to complete another form.
- Eligible fee-paying students may apply for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of the tuition fees during a course of study by completing a Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form. Assistance can only be offered for topics where the census date has not yet passed. Complete the form by logging onto the Student Information System and following the steps outlined above.
International Students
As an International student, do I need to complete a Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF)?
- International students are not eligible for Commonwealth assistance and do not need to complete Commonwealth assistance forms.
August 2007
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