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Requirements for provision of statistical data and CHESSN allocation: The Higher Education Data Collections

Under subsection 19-70(1) of the Higher Education Support Act 2003, higher education providers are required to provide statistical and other information to DEEWR. A Ministerial Notice issued on 16 October 2007 sets out the requirements for the Higher Education Student Collection for 2008.

The HEIMSHELP website provides the specific requirements for 2008, 2009 and 2010 in addition to information about system requirements.

Please select the links below to access the Reporting Requirements for

The Higher Education Student Data Collection and CHESSN

2008 Reporting Requirements 

2009 Reporting Requirements

2010 Reporting Requirements

The Higher Education Staff Data Collection

2008 Reporting Requirements

2009 Reporting Requirements

2010 Reporting Requirements

University Applications and Offers Data Collection

2010 Reporting Requirements


The Higher Education Client Assistance Tool (HEPCAT) aids higher education providers in the transfer and validation of data to DEEWR.  The HEPCAT software has been developed by DEEWR.  The HEPCAT User guide can be found on the HEIMSHELP website.

The Commonwealth Scholarships user guide and technical specifications can be found on the HEIMSHELP website.

The HEIMS Data Collections newsletter can be found on the HEIMSHELP website.

For information on the Student Data Collection, HEIMS administration and CHESSN contact HEIMS.DataCollections@deewr.gov.au.

Further information on administrative requirements under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) is available in the Administrative Information for Providers (AIP).