Think less about your fees and more about your future. We’ve made paying your fees a straightforward process. Find out how invoicing works at ACU, see which payment options we offer and learn about your options if you need to withdraw unexpectedly.
View your invoice
Before your fees are due, we’ll send you an email to your ACU student email account to let you know your invoice is ready to view in Student Connect.
Your invoice will be available four to six weeks before the payment due date.
To view invoice and payment due dates, visit the Student Portal.
We also send reminders to your ACU student email address, so make sure you check your email account regularly.
You’ll be issued with an invoice for each study period you’re enrolled in. These invoices will tell you how much you have to pay and when.
After your invoice has been issued, any changes made to your enrolment will be reflected on an updated invoice in Student Connect after 24 hours.
Domestic students (undergraduate and postgraduate)
How to pay
Upfront: You can pay your fees through Student Connect, either by credit card or BPAY.
Deferred: If you are eligible, you can defer your tuition to HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. Visit the Financing your studies webpage for information.
International students (undergraduate and postgraduate)
I’m a current international student
You’ll find all the payment options listed on your invoice.
I’m a new international student
About to begin your studies with us? Your Letter of Offer includes all the information about your tuition fees and the payment options available (credit card or Flywire). Details of your Overseas Student Health Cover requirements (if you are applying for a student visa).
To ensure a smooth start to your studies, please make sure all your fees are paid in full. Once that's done, we'll issue your Confirmation of Enrolment.
If your course is 26 weeks or longer, you’re welcome to pay your fees in advance for future study periods if that’s easier for you.
Please note: We do not accept direct bank transfers. All bank transfers need to be processed through Flywire.
Paying by instalments (current international students only)
We understand that sometimes financial challenges can arise. If you're an international student facing difficulties paying your tuition fees, you may be able to apply to pay your tuition fees by instalments each semester. We're here to help you explore your options.
Refunding your fees
Can I get a refund?
Under certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a refund (or partial refund) of your fees.
This usually applies when:
- Course fees have been overpaid
- You change your enrolment
- You withdraw from units before the census date
When to apply for a refund
You should apply for a refund of your fees if:
- You do not want your excess fees to be credited to the next study period
- You have withdrawn from your course prior to the census date and will not be returning to study.
Apply online for a refund
You will need your student ID details, access to your ACU student email address and a record of how your fees were paid.
Refund of fees in special circumstances
In certain special circumstances, we may approve a re-credit/refund of your fees after the census date.
There are very strict criteria that apply to this process. To qualify for special circumstances, you must demonstrate your circumstances meet all of the following criteria:
- They were beyond your control
- They did not make their full impact on you until on or after the census date for the unit of study in question
- They made it impracticable for you to complete the requirements of the unit during the period you were enrolled in that unit.
To apply for a special circumstances refund after the census date, complete our RE application form online.
Re-credit of units and refund of fees form (RE)
International student fees
If you’re an international student, you can check if you can apply for a fee refund by visiting our international fee refund policy page.