International students studying in Australia must meet visa requirements and maintain full-time enrolment. Fees for international students are set annually and are paid directly to the institution.
The Australian Government provides several financial support programs for eligible domestic students. These options can help reduce the cost of study through subsidies or deferred payments.
For information about THSA scholarships, please visit our scholarships page.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) ▼
The Hotel School Australia offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). A CSP is a subsidised higher education place where the Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee, reducing the cost for students.
Eligible students include Australian citizens; holders of a permanent humanitarian visa; and eligible New Zealand citizens. Permanent visa holders may be eligible for a CSP if they meet residency requirements but are not eligible for HECS-HELP.
HECS-HELP ▼
HECS-HELP assists eligible students with tuition fees for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs).
Eligible students include Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders, and eligible New Zealand citizens. Other permanent visa holders are not eligible for HECS-HELP.
FEE-HELP ▼
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students with tuition fees.
Eligibility includes Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders, eligible New Zealand citizens, and some permanent visa holders undertaking bridging study.
Repayments begin once a student's income exceeds the minimum threshold.
ABSTUDY ▼
ABSTUDY provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, including incidentals and allowances for textbooks and equipment.
AUSTUDY ▼
AUSTUDY supports eligible Australian citizens aged 25+ who are studying full-time.
YOUTH ALLOWANCE ▼
Youth Allowance supports eligible students aged 16–24 studying full-time.
RELOCATION SCHOLARSHIP ▼
An annual payment available to ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance recipients who must move between regional/remote areas and their study location.