HECS Information
HECS Reimbursement Scheme CLOSING DATE: 30th September 2008
HECS Reimbursement SchemeAn initiative of the West Australian Government
DO YOU QUALIFY?
• Did you work at least half time in a secondary school, teaching science
or mathematics throughout the 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 or 2007 school
years?
• Are you qualified to teach mathematics, physics or chemistry at upper
secondary level?
• Did you complete your Graduate Diploma in Education no earlier than
2002?
• Have you completed within the last ten years an appropriate
qualification in science or mathematics or other relevant subjects?
• Have you completed all or part of this study at a Western Australian
university?
• Are you still employed as a secondary teacher?
If you have answered yes to all of these questions then you may be eligible to
benefit from the HECS Reimbursement Scheme. Please understand that the
selection of successful applicants is done on a “priority” basis.
Applicants must complete the HECS Reimbursement Scheme (APPLICATION FORM) and attach documentary evidence of:
• HECS liability. This is a notice of assessment from the Australian
Taxation Office preferably showing the maximum HECS debt incurred
or for those paying fees up front, statements from the appropriate
educational institution showing the amount paid per unit.
• Academic qualifications. Photocopies of degrees completed listing
units studied and grades achieved.
Applications that do NOT provide this supporting evidence cannot be
processed. Completed applications should be sent to STAWA PO Box
1099 Osborne Park WA 6916.
