A Commonwealth supported place is a higher education place for which the Commonwealth makes a contribution direct to the University towards the cost of the student's education.  Prior to 2005, these were known as HECS places.

Commonwealth supported students
For domestic students who are offered Commonwealth supported places, the Australian Government provides some funding to higher education providers, but there is also a student contribution amount (SCA) which varies depending on the teaching mat...

Student contribution amounts
The student contribution amount (SCA) for Commonwealth supported students varies depending upon the discipline category (teaching matter) of the course(s) you enrol in, and when you commenced your program. C...

Pre-2008 Commonwealth supported students
To be considered a pre-2008 Commonwealth supported student, you must have been enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student in an award program, which is not yet completed or discontinued, which you commenced prior to 2008. You are also a pr...

'Information for Commonwealth supported students' (HECS-HELP) booklet (PDF)
Important information about Commonwealth supported students, including the obligations of being Commonwealth supported.