Like all Australian education providers, RMIT administers a student services and amenities fee (SSAF) that is used to improve your student experience.
In line with Australian Government SSAF Administration Guidelines, your SSAF funds activities and services from the approved list of allowable items.
These activities and services are all provided by the University, or by third parties contracted under a service level agreement, such as the RMIT University Student Union (RUSU).
SSAF pays for non-academic services and amenities that don’t relate directly to your course – everything from clubs to career advisors.
SSAF funds a wide range of online and face-to-face services and amenities inlcuding:
All students studying in any RMIT coursework program in Australia, and who are charged tuition fees by RMIT, will also be charged the SSAF based on their enrolment.
This includes students studying in the Free TAFE initiative, where the Victorian Government covers some or all of a student’s tuition fees, and students studying online. Some students are exempt from paying SSAF, including students undertaking exchange for a semester or more, distance education arrangements, and short courses.
If you are unsure about whether you are required to pay the fee, the information will be provided on your student invoice and in your online account in Enrolment Online.
You will be charged on a pro-rata basis each semester at the rate per credit point for each course you are enrolled in, up to the maximum for the calendar year.
| Year | Maximum SSAF for the calendar year | SSAF rate per credit point |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $373 | $3.89 |
| 2027 | $386 | $4.02 |
If you are a local higher education student, you may be eligible for the SA-HELP loan scheme that allows you to defer the SSAF fee to a government loan.
You will be charged on a pro-rata basis each semester at the rate per nominal hour for each course you are enrolled in, up to the annual maximum for the calendar year.
If you are enrolled in a program across multiple years, you may be charged the maximum fee each calendar year. This includes students enrolled in one semester in each calendar year.
If you are a vocational education student and you are eligible for a concession on your tuition fees, you are also eligible for a concession on the SSAF.
| Year | Maximum SSAF for the calendar year | SSAF rate per nominal hour (no concession) | SSAF rate per nominal hour (with concession) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $373 | $0.52 | $0.10 |
| 2027 | $386 | $0.54 | $0.11 |
You will be charged on a pro-rata basis each semester at the rate per credit point for each course you are enrolled in, up to the maximum for the calendar year.
| Year | Maximum SSAF for the calendar year | SSAF rate per credit point |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $373 | $3.89 |
| 2027 | $386 | $4.02 |
Your SSAF due date differs depending your cohort, level and type of study.
You can find your due date listed in your Enrolment Online account and on your student invoice. You are required to pay SSAF in full, or apply to defer payment with SA-HELP (if you are eligible) by the due date listed on your invoice. Late applications for SA-HELP can not be accepted.
On your invoice, SSAF and course fees are listed separately so you can easily see how much each costs.
The Australian Government provides financial assistance in the form of the HELP loans and VET Student Loans schemes.
There may be other expenses associated with your study in addition to tuition fees.
Find out how to pay your RMIT fees, including via Visa or Mastercard online, or with a wire transfer from an overseas bank account.
Our friendly staff at Study@RMIT are available five days a week to assist you.
If you are a current RMIT student, please contact RMIT Student Connect or call +61 9925 5000 during business hours for queries about the SSAF or SA-HELP.
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