HECS charges are calculated for a year and charged by semester.
Students have the option of up-front or deferred payments.
Your Questions Answered published by the Department of Employment Education Training and Youth Affairs. Students enrolling in a fee-paying course are exempt from HECS and the Student Service Fee. Students pay fees on a per subject basis each semester and the cost cannot be deferred. The Student Services Fee is charged by the University to cover the cost of student services, insurance and other costs associated with providing student amenities.