Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is a fee that students are required to pay each teaching period. It provides funding for non-academic student services and amenities that support you through university. For more information about the SSAF, visit the Department of Education website.

How much and when do I pay?

The amount you pay depends on your fee type and study load – and the maximum amount you can be charged depends on the year. For 2027, the maximum amount is $386.

How much you'll pay

You can use the calculator below to estimate how much you'll need to pay (calculated per year) – we start sending fees statements out in mid-December.

If you do need to pay the SSAF, the exact amount is included in your fees statement (in WES).

You’ll either make one or two payments of your SSAF per year, depending on the teaching periods you’re enrolled in. If you’re paying your SSAF in two instalments, the amounts may vary based on your study load – this is because we charge the part-time SSAF rate until your study load reaches 0.75 EFTSL or above (then you’ll be charged the full-time rate).

Calculate your SSAF

Table view of rates

• 2027 SSAF rates
• 2026 SSAF rates

Due dates

Your fees statement includes the payment due date for your SSAF (unless you’re deferring payment with an SA-HELP loan).

If you have SA-HELP, your debt will be transferred to the tax office the day after the payment due date listed on your fees statement. You can still make partial or full payments before your incurral date to reduce or remove your debt.

Payment options: up front or SA-HELP

Your SSAF isn’t covered by HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP loans, so you’ll either need to pay it up front, or if you’re eligible, defer all or part of the fee with an SA-HELP loan.

Deferring part or all payment with SA-HELP

If you're an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder (resident in Australia) or a New Zealand special category visa holder who meets all the eligibility criteria, you can choose to:

• pay the full amount up front
• pay some of the fee up front and get an SA-HELP loan for the remainder, or
• defer payment of the full amount with an SA-HELP loan.

SA-HELP

Like HECS-HELP for your course fees, SA-HELP allows you to defer payment of the SSAF through a government loan. You can apply for an SA-HELP loan in the Web Enrolment System (WES). For all the details, check our SA-HELP page.

Up front in full

You’ll need to pay your SSAF up front if you're not an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder (resident in Australia), or a New Zealand special category visa holder who meets all the eligibility criteria.

Check your fees statement for the amount and due date. For payment methods, see our pay your fees page (for enrolled students).

After your census date has passed, the SSAF is final and cannot be refunded or waived.

How is my SSAF spent?

We use the SSAF funding to make contributions to sport and recreation activities, student clubs, health and wellbeing initiatives, employment and career advice, and amenities on campus (according to the University Council’s current allocation principles and the services allowed by the Australian Government).

How we distribute the SSAF

As of 2026, SSAF revenue is distributed equally, with 50% allocated to Monash Student Organisations (MSOs) and 50% retained by the University. Under this framework, all parties receive an increase of around 10% compared to previous years.

The University and MSOs collaborate on how SSAF is invested, ensuring funds go toward shared priorities, coordinated projects and initiatives that deliver the greatest benefit to students.

This prioritisation is informed by a new SSAF survey, which collects student opinions on which services matter most, where future SSAF funding should be directed, and how SSAF can best support the student community.

Co-curricular programs, events and other projects

50% of the funding is spent on University-managed co-curricular programs, events and capital projects across all Australian campuses, as well as off-campus locations for medical students on placement.

Here are some examples of SSAF-funded activities for 2026:

• free learn to swim classes for all students
• grants for students attending Varsity sport competitions
• major student experience events on campus
• Respect Adviser Network
• social sport and gym membership discounts for students
• free Mental Health First Aid courses for students
• student engagement activities supporting Respect at Monash and inclusive communities’ initiatives
• support for social programs provided by our Monash Student Communities and English Connect programs that focus on engagement opportunities between domestic and international students
• support for University-affiliated sports and faculty clubs
• food security initiatives
• Monash Sport participation programs and events.

Capital projects

Monash Student Associations

50% is allocated to the Monash student associations, allowing them to deliver essential activities, services and facilities such as orientation activities, advocacy, student theatre, student clubs, artistic and cultural student engagement activities, sexual health promotions, tax advice, welfare services and capital projects.

Annual reports

• 2025 Allocation Report (PDF, 23.14 MB)
• 2024 Allocation Report (PDF, 1.74 MB)