What is the SSAF?

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is used by Australian universities to support the investment in non-academic services and amenities for students – from student advocacy and advice, to clubs and societies, to student wellbeing.

How will it be charged?

The SSAF will be charged annually with your tuition fees. As the fee is effective from 1 July 2024, only a half fee will be payable in 2024. The full annual fee will be applied from 2025 onwards.

Is it compulsory?

Yes. The SSAF will be charged annually with tuition fees to support investment in Notre Dame’s non-academic service and amenities. The funds raised by this fee will be in addition to the direct investment from the University, so we can deliver improvements and create an even better student experience.

I’m a final year or postgraduate student who isn’t on campus – do I still have to pay?

Yes. The rate has been adjusted to reflect your enrolment. The calculator above will help you determine the fee that will apply to you.

I am a part-time student, do I have to pay the SSAF?

Yes. The rate has been adjusted reflect your study load. The calculator above will help you determine the fee that will apply to you.

Can I get involved?

If you are a student with ideas about the amenities that you want to see, we want to hear from you. We will provide plenty of information about how to get involved in deciding where this investment is spent.

How much will it cost me?

The fee charged will depend on the type of student – the calculator above will help you determine the fee that will apply to you. Importantly, the SSAF will allow us to grow and improve the experience of all our students across all our campuses.

I’m using HECS-HELP, do I still have to pay SSAF?

Yes. This fee will be charged annually to students with your tuition fees. Domestic students may also be eligible to defer the payment through the SA-HELP loan scheme, so there is no upfront cost. More information on the SA-HELP loan scheme is available here.

Why is Notre Dame charging students this fee?

We’re always looking for new ways to support our students and create a better University experience. We have also heard your feedback on what improvements to the student experience you would like us to consider.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) allows the University to invest more in that experience. The SSAF will be spent on non-academic services and we will seek input from students about the services they value most – it might be student advocacy and advice, clubs and societies, and student wellbeing.

I am studying online and don’t visit the campus – do I still have to pay?

Yes. The rate has been adjusted to reflect your enrolment. The calculator above will help you determine the fee that will apply to you.

Who decides what the money will be spent on?

We have set up a new student and University joint committee to guide and inform how the funds will be spent. We will also ask students for their input on the services and amenities that matter most to them in our annual student survey, and we welcome feedback through elected student representatives.