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Fee Assistance

Fee assistance

Applications now open for Semester 1, 2026.

The Fee Assistance program provides financial assistance for eligible CIT students experiencing financial hardship.

Support types

Fee Assistance can provide financial assistances towards:

  • student fees, recognition fees and uniform fees generated through Banner (CIT's student enrolment system). Granted fees are paid by CIT staff directly off student’s account before being advised of the result.

    • AND/OR

  • required course materials available only through CITSA Bookshops. Granted amounts are by way of a credit at CITSA Bookshops. Credits are valid for approximately one (1) month.

Support limits

The amount of support you can receive depends on the funding available when we get your application. CIT is currently finalising funding for Semester 1, 2026 and this page will be updated as soon as the funding is confirmed.

How to apply

  1. Check your eligibility to apply by clicking on the blue button "Fee Assistance Eligibility Checker" below.
  2. If you are eligible, you will be provided information on submitting your online Fee Assistance application both on-screen and emailed to the address provided in the Fee Assistance Eligibility Checker form.
  3. Follow the advice provided and submit your application ensuring all required documents are attached.
  4. While waiting for a result of your Fee Assistance application you should begin to make small payments on your invoice/s.
  5. Applications will not commence being assessed until early January 2026. You will be notified via email.

Whether your application has been successful or not, you will be given one (1) week to pay your outstanding fees or organise a payment plan, if eligible.

Information and assistance links

Fee Assistance Eligibility Checker

Other financial options

For information about other financial options which may be available to you visit the CIT website Course Fees and Assistance page.

Fee Assistance also assists with funding for eligible CIT students with a one-off payment towards the cost of a CIT Student Association (CITSA) sourced low-cost laptop or desktop computer. Contact CITSA on 6207 3600 or cit.citsa@cit.edu.au for further details.