2007/08 Higher Education Student Information

Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN)

If you receive Commonwealth higher education assistance as a Commonwealth supported student, through a HELP Loan or through a Commonwealth Learning Scholarship (CLS) you must have a Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN). This number will stay with you throughout your academic life, allowing your eligibility for Commonwealth support to be facilitated and monitored.

The Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) is responsible for allocating CHESSNs. If you apply for admission to a course, a CHESSN will automatically be allocated to you.

If you receive Commonwealth assistance, you will be advised of your CHESSN four weeks after the census date in writing via a Commonwealth Notice to Students (a new term for the current HECS Liability Statement).

Detailed information about your CHESSN can be found on DEST's Going to uni website.

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