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What is a CSP?

The Australian Government subsidises some students' university fees, which makes the cost for those students much lower.  If you receive the subsidised fee rate you are known as a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), or as holding a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).

The Government allocates a certain number of these places to the University of Canberra each year.  We then allocate them based on merit.

Notice Regarding Commonwealth Supported Places for Postgraduate Degrees in 2021

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for some postgraduate degrees at UC for 2021 are now limited. If you wish to be considered for a CSP for one of the below listed degrees, you will need to apply for admission before midnight Sunday 8 November 2020. You are not required to apply for a CSP separately, you will automatically be assessed for eligibility for a CSP after you submit your application for admission. If successful, you will receive written notification with your offer for admission.

  • Graduate Diploma in Counselling (342JA)
  • Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (361JA)
  • Master of Clinical Psychology (742AA)
  • Master of Counselling (341JA)
  • Master of Engineering (354JA)
  • Master of Information Technology and Systems (973AA)
  • Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (772AA)
  • Master of Occupational Therapy (132JA)
  • Master of Pharmacy (767AA)
  • Master of Physiotherapy (768AA)
  • Master of Speech Pathology (371JA)

Am I eligible for a CSP?

To receive a CSP you must:

  • meet the citizenship/residency requirements by being on of the following:
    • an Australia citizen
    • a New Zealand citizen who will be resident in Australia for the duration of your unit
    • the holder of a permanent visa who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your unit.
  • be enrolled in a unit before the census date for that semester and remain enrolled in that unit until after this date.
  • complete and submit a Request for Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP form during the enrolment process before the census date for that semester.

If you are enrolled in a unit of study as a Commonwealth Supported Student, you will generally be required to contribute to the cost of your education through a student contribution. Student contribution amounts are set by the Federal Government and are adjusted annually.

Please visit the Study Assist website for further information regarding Commonwealth Supported Places, and to check whether you are eligible for HECS-HELP.

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