It’s census time - tell us about any changes to your study details

Published: 24 August 2026

If your study details have changed, make sure you tell us and your education provider. We may need to adjust your student payment.

The last day to tell your education provider about study changes without penalties is called your census date. For most students, this is in September.

Changes could include:

  • dropping a subject or changing your study load
  • deferring your study
  • changing your course or provider.

If you make changes, you must also tell us within 14 days.

Depending on the change, we may need to adjust your student payment. This is so you don’t get a debt you have to pay back.

Find out more about change of circumstances.

Page last updated: 24 August 2026.
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