HECS-HELP BENEFIT 2010

The HECS-HELP benefit aims to encourage graduates of maths and science undergraduate programs to take up employment in specified occupations, and to encourage early childhood education teachers working in specified locations.

The benefit is available to graduates but it is not a cash payment. It is a benefit which you need to apply for annually to reduce your compulsory HELP repayment or accumulated HELP debt.

Check out our B Science and B Maths degree programs right now and make them your first preference with the University of Newcastle.

Further information on the HECS-HELP Benefit and how to apply can be found here.

National Priority Incentive

Please note that as a further incentive from 2009, Science, Maths and Statistics courses are classified as National Priority. This means that domestic students who are new and commencing in their program from 2009, and enrol in any of the courses listed below will pay a lower student contribution (HECS) for those courses. In 2010 the student contribution rate is $4,249 for a full-time annual load –maths or science – or $531 per 10 unit course *

* Most courses in the BIOL, BIOS, HUBS, MARI and STAT subject areas are charged at the National Priority Rate; however some particular courses are charged a different rate; please see http://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/fees/tuitionugpriority.html for details of these courses.

Further information on Student Contributions can be found at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/fees/austundergraduate.html

** Information about Field of Education codes can be found in the following sites:

• Going to Uni - Fields of Education (overview)
• Field of Education Structure and Definitions (Broad, Narrow and Detailed fields)