The TUU has started discussions with the University in relation to the Student Services and Amenities Fees. This fee is expected to be charged at the start of the second semester. UTAS needs to provide students with a schedule of fees by 1^st April. In the meantime, the TUU calls for submissions on how you feel the fees collected should be spent. A provider that charges a student services and amenities fee will only be able to spend the fee on the provision of the following services:

• providing food or drink to students on a campus of the higher education provider;
• supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students;
• supporting the administration of a club most of whose members are students;
• caring for children of students;
• providing legal services to students;
• promoting the health or welfare of students;
• helping students secure accommodation;
• helping students obtain employment or advice on careers;
• helping students with their financial affairs;
• helping students obtain insurance against personal accidents;
• supporting debating by students;
• providing libraries and reading rooms (other than those provided for academic purposes) for students;
• supporting an artistic activity by students;
• supporting the production and dissemination to students of media whose content is provided by students;
• helping students develop skills for study, by means other than undertaking courses of study in which they are enrolled;
• advising on matters arising under the higher education provider's rules (however described);
• advocating students' interests in matters arising under the higher education provider's rules (however described);
• giving students information to help them in their orientation; and
• helping meet the specific needs of overseas students relating to their welfare, accommodation and employment.

Do let us know how you feel the money should be spent. Submissions can be made by e-mailing president@tuu.utas.edu.au . Closing date for submissions is Wednesday 8^th February.

Further information on the SSAF can be found on the DEEWR page http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/StudentSupport/StudentServicesandAmenities/Pages/Home.aspx