Information for current scholarship recipients

You must inform the Scholarships Office of any changes you make to your enrolment that are not in accordance with your scholarship terms and conditions.

You are given a copy of your scholarship terms and conditions with your original offer. See the section Terms and Conditions in your Scholarship Offer email. Please contact the Scholarships Office if you require a copy.

Payment schedules

In the case of scholarships paid directly to students the below table provides a general guide on when the earliest payment for an active scholarship will be made. Please note, dates indicated below are subject to change and where a delay in these dates may occur the Scholarships Office will endeavour to inform you as soon as possible.

Scholarship that have a status of breached cannot be paid.

Payments are due following Term Census date as appropriate to the main course of study at the time of Scholarship bestowal.

Term 1: Payments are due 24 March 2025.
Term 3: Payments are due 21 July 2025.

Important: payments can take a week to complete their processes and appear as credit in bank accounts. If your scholarship has a status of active and you have not received your money 10 days after the above dates please contact the Scholarships Office for advice.

Payment method

All scholarship payments to students are made through direct deposit. We advise that you regularly ensure your bank details are up to date. If you change your bank details in My Enrolment after census date, your payment may be returned and this will delay the processing of your scholarship payment.

Please follow these instructions to update your banking details:

Login to My Enrolment
Click on Rewards
Click on Update payment details (left-hand menu)
Enter new details and press Submit

Fee Waiver Scholarships

Some scholarships are tuition waivers instead of a direct payment. Recipients can check their tuition invoices to confirm that their scholarship has been bestowed. Refer to the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship to understand the proscribed payment method for the scholarship.

Tax and Centrelink

The scholarships office cannot advise you as to whether you are required to declare your scholarship as income to the Australian government. You should refer to the relevant government department.

Is your scholarship taxable? Online calculator by the Australian Taxation Office.
Exempt equity and merit based scholarships on the Department of Human Services website.

Access25

For the duration of 2025, all** course tuition fees for international students at Southern Cross University are set at an accessible $25,000 per year, to ensure students receive the best return on investment while pursuing genuine, high-quality education.

Find out more in our frequently asked questions below.

Learn more about Access25

The Master of Nursing and the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology courses are excluded from the new tuition fees across all SCU campuses. Also excluded are courses offered by The Hotel School, courses delivered offshore (outside Australia), research courses, Study Abroad and English courses.

For any applications received from 14 October 2024, the new tuition fees will be automatically applied to offers. All valid offers will be progressively re-issued. Students who want a revised offer can request an updated offer by replying to their offer email. Agents should request an updated offer through StudyLink.

The Admissions Team will be progressively re-issuing offers. If needed, you can request your revised offer earlier from the Admissions team through Studylink.

All Southern Cross Uni campuses in Australia, with the exception of The Hotel School.

Scholarships will be withdrawn when international students are placed on the new Access25 tuition fees. All current live offer letters will be re-issued with the new fee structure. International students with $5,000 or $6,000 scholarships will pay less with the introduction of the new Access25 tuition fees. Students who have already been admitted with tuition fees less than $25,000 will receive a credit on their student account.

No additional forms are required. Students will be automatically offered the new tuition fee after the Access25 initiative launches on 14 October 2024.

The new $25,000 tuition fees will apply to all new and continuing international students in Australia, in all courses with the exception of the Master of Nursing, the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, The Hotel School courses, research courses, Study Abroad and English courses.

International student tuition fees will be indexed for 2026 as per the standard procedure used by Southern Cross University.

We have a variety of courses available that we welcome you to explore. Southern Cross Uni accepts direct applications online and through an education agent, however this will be dependent on your home country. Explore our list of education agents to understand who may be best to support your journey or contact our team on 1800 626 481 or via email at international@scu.edu.au

Please contact our Client Services team for personalised support via enquiry@scu.edu.au

Does Access25 include any domestic courses that international students can enrol in?
Yes, the domestic full fee tuition fees for the SCU Online MBA, SCU Online Grad Dip Business, M Prof Accounting and Grad Dip Accounting courses have also changed to $25,000 per annum.

Why are the Masters of Nursing and Bachelor of Vet Tech courses excluded from Access25?
The M Nursing is full for 2025 and therefore excluded. The B Vet Tech is excluded as the tuition fees cannot be lower than the $32,075 per annum mandated by the Australian Government.

Does the fee change apply to all international students, including the non-student visa holders?
Yes, the change will apply to all international students which includes student visa holders and non-student visa (NSV) holders.

What happens to accepted/admitted international students with scholarships for 2025 as they may need to pay more under Access25?
International students who are already accepted/admitted for 2025 will receive a credit on their student account ensuring they do not pay more than their original offer and be financially disadvantaged. Note: the credit will be based on the original approved published 2025 fees. We are aware only some students with $8,000 scholarships will be impacted.

For international students studying fewer than 8 units a year (e.g. received advanced standing), do they still pay $25,000 annually?
No, these international students will be charged pro-rata (as it happens now). The $25,000 tuition fees are based on a standard 8 units (96 credit points) and pro-rated if the student studies fewer units in the year of enrolment.

Will scholarships continue for Bachelor of Vet Tech students?
No, international scholarships will no longer be offered, and if offered and not yet accepted, withdrawn on the revised offer letter. Most international students will pay less on Access25 than on a scholarship.

Are Study Abroad or English courses included in Access25?
No, they are not included.

What happens to the fees for current international students who do not hold any scholarships?
These international students will move to the new fee structure in 2025.

How much deposit is required to accept the offer?
For onshore and offshore intending international student visa holders, the deposit to accept will generally be 4 units (first course) and $5,000 (second course) with possible exceptions for some high risk markets. For all non-student visa (NSV) holders, the deposit to accept will be $6,000 (first course) and $2,000 (second course).

I will start my studies in 2025 and I have accepted my course offer with a scholarship. How much credits will I get?
Students who accepted a $5,000 or $6,000 scholarship and some students who accepted a $8,000 scholarship will pay the same or less fees on Access25. Some students who accepted a $8,000 scholarship will pay more under Access25, and the University will provide a credit on their student account so that they do not have to.

If you are affected, the credit you will receive is the estimated difference between the (a) the previously approved 2025 annual fees less the $8,000 scholarship, and (b) your new Access25 fees prorated. The credit will be based on the number of 12cp subjects you have left to complete as at 1 January 2025 minus any previously failed units. The credit will be paid twice a year, in March and September, and is contingent on the student being enrolled for each half year period (i.e. we cannot apply a credit to a student who is not enrolled).
For example, Carol has accepted her Graduate Diploma of Education in Early Childhood course offer with a $8,000 scholarship and will start the course in Term 1, 2025. The tuition fees for 2025 was $31,520 and Carol expects to pay $23,520 after the $8,000 scholarship is applied. Under Access25, Carol will be charged $25,000 per annum which is $1,480 more than she has accepted. Therefore the University will provide a $1,480 credit into Carol’s student account in 2025 after she enrols. This credit will be paid in two instalments of $740 in March 2025 and in September 2025.

I am a continuing student with a scholarship and I will re-enrol in 2025. How will my credits be calculated?
The credit you will receive is the estimated difference between the (a) the previously approved 2025 annual fees less the $8,000 scholarship, and (b) your new Access25 fees prorated. If Access25 means you pay less fees, you will not get a credit. If you need to pay more tuition fees on Access25, your credit will be based on the number of 12cp subjects you have left to complete as at 1 January 2025 minus any previously failed units. The credit will be paid twice a year, in March and September, and is contingent on the student being enrolled for each half year period (i.e. we cannot apply a credit to a student who is not enrolled).

For example, Adrian has a $8,000 scholarship for his Bachelor of Business course at SCU. On 01 Jan 2025, Adrian has passed 15 subjects and failed 1 subject. He has 9 more subject to pass before he graduates. The tuition fees for 2025 was $32,520 and Adrian expects to pay $24,520 after the $8,000 scholarship is applied for the remaining 8 subjects. Under Access25, Adrian will be charged $25,000 per annum which is $480 more than expected. Therefore the University will provide a $480 credit into Adrian’s student account in 2025 after he enrols. The estimates credit to Adrian is based on 8 subjects and does not include the repeat enrolment in the previously failed subject. This credit will be paid in two instalments of $240 in March 2025 and in September 2025.

I have accepted an offer to start at SCU in 2026. Will I get credits?
Unfortunately, we will only be providing credits to students who start in 2025. We believe that your course fees will still represent excellent value for money and hope you will still choose to study with us. If you no longer wish to start with us, we will be sorry to see you go and will provide you with a full refund of prepaid fees.

I no longer wish to commence with SCU because of Access25. Will I get a full refund?
If you no longer wish to start with us, we will be sorry to see you go and will provide you with a full refund of prepaid fees. Before you confirm your withdrawal, come talk to us about why we believe in Access25.