Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) supports the provision of a wide range of non-academic services and amenities to all students. It is charged to most students in addition to their tuition fees.
Curtin uses the SSAF revenue to enhance the university experience and expand and improve our services and amenities.
See examples of services and amenities funded by the SSAF
- Student representation
- Guild welfare services, including Student Assist
- Guild clubs and events
- Guild student engagement activities
- Extra online and on-campus academic skills support programs
- Increased sport and recreation opportunities
- Opportunities to enhance employability
- Enhanced volunteering opportunities
- Extra Orientation activities
You can provide feedback on SSAF-supported services, or ideas of future services, to the Curtin Student Guild by emailing president@guild.curtin.edu.au.
Your SSAF is automatically charged when you enrol in your units. You can find and pay your SSAF by generating your eInvoice in eStudent.
How is the SSAF calculated?
Your SSAF will be calculated based on:
- your enrolled credit points, or equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) for research students
- your location of study and study mode (e.g. internal or external)
You can calculate the estimated cost of your SSAF using the SSAF Calculator or the formulas below.
SSAF Coursework 2022
| Location | Location /Study Mode (%) | Amount per credit | SSAF Charge Formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley | 100% | $1.58 ($315/200 Credit Points *100%) | $1.58 X Enrolled Credit Points |
| Perth CBD and Kalgoorlie | 100% | $1.58 ($315/200 Credit Points *100%) | $1.58 X Enrolled Credit Points |
| Education Centres | 50% | $0.79 ($315/200 Credit Points *50%) | $0.79 X Enrolled Credit Points |
| External Only | 50% | $0.79 ($315/200 Credit Points *50%) | $0.79 X Enrolled Credit Points |
SSAF Research 2022
| Category (Higher Degree Research) | Location /Study Mode (%) | SSAF Charge Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley | 100% | EFTSL X $315 X 100% |
| Perth CBD and Kalgoorlie | 100% | EFTSL X $315 X 100% |
| Education Centres | 50% | EFTSL X $315 X 50% |
| External Only | 50% | EFTSL X $315 X 50% |
*The maximum SSAF charge is $315 in 2022.
**Your EFTSL is calculated based on your study rate over the course of one year. If you are undertaking research full time, you will use 1.0 EFTSL for the year.
SSAF 2021
SSAF Coursework 2021
| Location | % payable | Amount per credit | SSAF formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley | 100% | $1.57 ($313*/200 Credit Points x 1.0) | $1.57 x Enrolled Credit Points |
| Perth CBD and Kalgoorlie | 100% | $1.57 ($313*/200 Credit Points x 1.0) | $1.57 x Enrolled Credit Points |
| Education Centres | 50% | $0.78 ($313*/200 Credit Points x 0.5) | $0.78 x Enrolled Credit Points |
| External Only | 50% | $0.78 ($313*/200 Credit points x 0.5) | $0.78 x Enrolled Credit Points |
*The maximum SSAF you may be charged for 2021 is $313.
SSAF Research 2021
| Location | % payable | SSAF formula |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley | 100% | EFTSL** X $313* X 100% |
| Perth CBD and Kalgoorlie | 100% | EFTSL** X $313* X 100% |
| Education Centres | 50% | EFTSL** X $313* X 50% |
| External Only | 50% | EFTSL** X $313* X 50% |
*The maximum SSAF you may be charged for 2021 is $313.
**Your EFTSL is calculated based on your study rate over the course of one year. If you are undertaking research full time, you will use 1.0 EFTSL for the year.
SSAF Exemptions
The below students are currently exempt from paying the SSAF in 2022:
- International students
- Domestic students serving sentences in prison in an Australian state or territory
- Students completing VET sector courses
- Students enrolled in:
- Formal study exchange programs
- Study abroad programs
- Cross-institutional courses
- Students studying at any campus outside of Australia
- Students studying Open Universities Australia open access (not for degree or direct entry) units or courses
- Students enrolled in select enabling or bridging courses