7. Costs and Payment of Fees
7.1 How do I pay for the units?
7.2 Is it HECS liable?
7.3 If I’m an Australian citizen overseas, do I still qualify for HECS?
7.4 What are the total fees for the degree?
7.5 Can I pay per unit per trimester?
7.6 Can I get Student Income Support for studying the MAAL?
7.7 Is there financial aid?
7.1 How do I pay for the units?
Instructions for payments will be found in your admissions offer letter. The MAAL is payable through HECS (the Higher Education Contribution Scheme) for Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Commencing international (i.e. those who are not Australian Citizens or permanent residents) make payments directly to the UNE International Marketing and Pathways. Contact details:
- Tel: +61-2-6773-3192
- Fax: +61-2-6773-3325
- E-mail: international@une.edu.au
Continuing international students will receive an invoice which will be downloadable from their myUNE student portal.
7.2 Is it HECS liable?
Yes, you can pay for the MAAL through HECS if you are an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
7.3 If I’m an Australian citizen overseas, do I still qualify for HECS?
Yes, MAAL students qualify for HECS (the Higher Education Contribution Scheme) if they are Australian citizens or permanent residents who happen to be living overseas at the time.
7.4 What are the total fees for the degree?
These are the MAAL fees for students beginning their degree (MAAL, MAAL (TESOL) OR MAAL (Hons)) in 2012. Please check here for the most current fees information.
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Category
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Fees
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| HECS (Up-Front) | AUD$4,518.40 MAAL, MAAL(TESOL) 1 yr |
| HECS (Deferred) | AUD$5,648 MAAL, MAAL(TESOL) 1 yr |
| Domestic Full Fee | AUD$15,540 MAAL, MAAL(TESOL) 1 yr |
| Full Fee International | AUD$16,981 MAAL, MAAL(TESOL) 1 yr |
You can get up-to-date information about exchange rates from Australian dollars into the currency of your choice here.
7.5 Can I pay per unit per trimester?
Yes, in fact, you only need to pay for the units in which you are enrolled in any given trimester.
7.6 Can I get Student Income Support for studying the MAAL?
Yes, you can apply for Student Income Support (such as Youth Allowance or Austudy) if you apply for the MAAL (TESOL) Major. You should be an Australian Citizen and plan to study full time in most instances. (For Youth Allowance/Austudy purposes being enrolled in 6 units per year (but no more than 4 units per trimester) is considered full time. Please check with Centrelink for full details on eligibility).
To qualify for Youth Allowance or Austudy you must choose the MAAL (TESOL) option in your Online Application. A separate Course Code: MAALTL has been created specifically for this purpose. If you are currently enrolled in the MAAL and are considering doing the MAAL (TESOL) Major, and you think you would qualify for Youth Allowance or Austudy, then you will need to transfer to the 2011 rules of the MAAL Degree and specify that you want to transfer to the MAALTL Course Code. Note that if you are a Domestic Full Fee paying student, transferring to the new rules may also mean a transfer to a higher fee structure. More information on transferring is available here.
The 2007-08 Australian government budget extended eligibility for Student Income Support (such as Youth Allowance and Austudy) to students undertaking certain professionally oriented coursework masters degrees. Courses were assessed on the basis that they are required for professional entry, are the only professional-entry courses offered by a university following restructure, or provide the fastest pathway to professional entry. The MAAL (TESOL) has been assessed as meeting these requirements. This means that eligible MAAL (TESOL) students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy beyond a Bachelor level degree and across their MAAL (TESOL) degree. (Individual circumstances may affect eligibility). If you think this might benefit you, and you would like more information, please contact Centrelink on 13 2490.
With regard to the regular MAAL Degree, the Australian Government will extend Student Income Support, such as Youth Allowance and Austudy, to eligible students enrolled in all Masters by Coursework programs effective from 1 January 2012.
7.7 Are there scholarships available?
There are scholarships and other financial aid options offered at UNE, but there are no scholarships targetted at MAAL students in particular. You can find more information on existing scholarship schemes at Scholarships.