Payment options

There are several different ways you can pay your fees. Find the your most convenient payment option for you.

Choose your payment option

The various payment options accepted by ECC are listed below

Make a Payment 

At Edith Cowan College we use Convera GlobalPay for Students to make it easier for you to pay your international tuition fee payment. You can pay from your bank account with a telegraphic transfer or use a credit card.

      Why choose Convera:

  • Students, parents, and sponsors can use this platform to pay deposits, tuition fees and more.
  • Avoid costly transaction charges from your bank.
  • Pay online via popular options including bank transfer, credit, or debit card or eWallet.
  • Compare payment options instantly and ability to hold the exchange rate for 72 hours.
  • If you find a cheaper quote from your bank, Convera will match it with their Price Promise Guarantee.
  • Track your payment status by SMS and email.
  • Multilingual platform available in 10 languages.
  • Access 24/7 live chat on the platform or contact our friendly team: studentsupport@convera.com.
  • A platform built with security in mind so that your money is protected.
  • Ability to initiate refunds easily should circumstances change.
  • Pay your fees via a global partner which has been helping students achieve their education dreams for over a decade. 
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Watch our helpful Video about how to pay your fees. A step-by-step guide to assist you with how to make your payment on Convera GlobalPay for Students is available here.

Ready to make your payment?

Need Help?

Visit Convera FAQ page for guidance on frequently asked questions. Alternatively, please email studentsupport@convera.com Or call +61 2 8585 7221 Monday–Friday, 8.30 am – 5.00 pm AEST.

BPAY is the online payment system in Australia which enables you to pay a bill using your Australian bank account.
ECC BPAY Biller Code is: 346021
BPAY reference number: check your offer letter or Provisional Invoice

Credit card payments can only be accepted in person, at one of our counters. Please come to our Welcome Centre at the Joondalup campus (10 Injune Way, Joondalup) or our Mount Lawley campus (Building 10, 2 Bradford Street Mount Lawley).

Payments can be made via our Student Portal

Important information

Program fees include:

  • Tuition (half of the fees for the first course is payable on enrolment. Subsequent study period fees are payable two weeks before the start of each study period)
  • Airport reception
  • Free English support and academic skills seminars relevant to Australian study methods
  • Orientation program
  • Access to library, computing, sporting and social activities
  • Assistance from Counsellor and Student Advisor if necessary
  • Unlimited internet downloads for coursework purposes

Program fees do not include:

  • Books and stationery
  • Accommodation
  • Meals and Transport
  • Health Cover (this is charged separately on the Letter of Offer and is payable on enrolment)
  • Airfares
  • Visa processing fee
  • Uniforms and equipment for science students
  • Flying lessons for Aviation students

Unless otherwise stated, prices quoted above are exclusive of GST (goods & services tax).
NOTE: ECC conducts 3 trimesters per calendar year: February; June and October. Most courses can be completed in 2 trimesters when taking 4 units per semester.

1. Fees

1.1. A full time study load is equivalent to four units.
1.2. Tuition fees, charges and accounts are payable in advance of each trimester/semester.
1.3. Students are not permitted to commence a trimester/semester until all outstanding fees, charges and accounts issued by ECC or ECU are paid.
1.4. The total tuition fees stated in an Offer Letter are indicative only and are based on a full time study load for one trimester/semester. The final tuition fees incurred may vary depending on unit selections, study load and promptness of payment.
Students will receive a credit to their account where the incurred tuition fees are less than the amount paid in advance.
1.5. ECC has the right to increase tuition fees and charges from time-to time without notice.
1.6. Students enrolling in a second or subsequent trimester/semester at ECC will be notified of the date by which payment and enrolment must be completed. Failure to enrol by the notified date may incur a penalty fee as detailed in the Results & Re-enrolment flyer.
1.7. Certain courses require the purchase of specialised equipment and/or clothing.
1.8. Should it be necessary for a student to repeat a unit, the full amount will be charged.

2. Payment deadlines

2.1 Unless determined otherwise, the due dates for payment of all fees payable are:
New International students: date shown on the Letter of Offer;
New Domestic students: date shown on the Letter of Offer;

Continuing International students: Close of Business (COB) on Friday prior to commencement of study period as shown on provisional invoice;
Continuing Domestic students: Close of Business (COB) on Friday prior to commencement of study period as shown on provisional invoice.

Statement of Tuition Assurance

Tuition protection' refers to the protections and assistance available to support FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP (HELP) students, VET Student Loans (VSL) students and international students, in the event that their education provider defaults (ceases delivering a course or closes entirely).
Statement of Tuition Assurance is available here.