Paying your fees

At TAFE NSW, we have different payment options to help you with your course fees. Depending on your circumstances, you may also be eligible for financial help.

To estimate how much your course will cost, follow these steps:

1. Find a course.
2. Choose the location.
3. Select your preferred study option.
4. Scroll down to the ‘Fee details’ section.

Note: the fee estimate is a guide only and is not a guarantee.

At TAFE NSW there are a number of funding and financial assistance programs to help with your study costs.

These include:

• fee exemptions
• FEE-HELP Loans
• VET Student Loans
• scholarships
• subsidised courses.

You can pay your fees in the Student Hub using a debit or credit card (American Express is not accepted), or you can request an invoice and pay by BPAY.

Paying for Non-Nationally Recognised (NNR) courses with BPAY

Make a BPAY payment at least 3 days before your course starts to ensure we receive it before your first day.

To help manage study costs, you can set up an instalment plan to pay off your fees in instalments. This means you make smaller, regular payments towards the cost of your course.

You'll need to pay your first instalment of $80 to start your course.

Instalment plans are only available for courses that run for longer than 3 months.

Set up an instalment plan

You can choose to pay in instalments when you enrol.

If you’ve already enrolled, you may have the option of changing to an instalment plan depending on your course. To discuss your options, call us on  131 601 or submit an enquiry.

Payment amount

Your first payment is $80. The amount and number of instalments after that, will depend on the length of your course.

You'll need to pay the agreed fee by each instalment due date. You can choose to make smaller, more frequent payments at any time.

To view your instalment details or make a payment, visit the Student Hub.

For more information read our Enrolment and Student Administration Policy.

If your circumstances have changed and you’re having difficulty paying your fees, call us on 131 601.

If your fees are outstanding, you may not be able to access your course or learning materials. This may delay your studies.

Let us know early, as there may be payment options available. We can guide you through the process and help you apply.

A third‑party payment is when an employer, employment services provider or another business agrees to pay your course fees. During your enrolment application, you can tell us if a third party will be responsible for paying your fees. You must have already talked to them about this and they’ve agreed.

You’ll need to complete a third-party payment form and return it to us before you start studying. Your third-party payment form tells us who’ll be paying and how to invoice them.

You can’t go to classes until you’ve submitted the form. We’ll assess your payment agreement while you study.

Steps to get a third-party payment agreement approved

1. We’ll email a form for you and the business paying your fees to complete.
2. Return the form by the due date in our email. If you don’t return it in time, your application will be withdrawn and you won’t be able to join the course.
3. If the form is approved, we’ll invoice your course fees to the third-party business on the form.

How to submit your third-party payment form

1. Visit the ‘Tasks’ menu in your Student Portal.
2. Select ‘Third-Party payment form' from your 'To Do’ list.
3. Upload a completed  Third-party Payment Authorisation Form [PDF 152 KB] by the due date listed.

Liability for fees

You will need to pay your course fees yourself if your third-party payer fails to pay your course fees. You may also have to pay for course materials or other costs while you study. You may also need to pay for course materials or other study‑related costs.

If your third‑party payer pays only part of your fees or stops paying at any time, you’ll be responsible for paying the remaining amount. You’ll also have to pay your fees if your Third‑Party Payment Authorisation Form is not approved or the third party is not approved by TAFE NSW.

For more information about fees, payments and responsibilities, read our Enrolment and Student Administration Policy [PDF 562 KB].

If you need to withdraw from or defer your study, speak with your teacher first. You’ll also need to complete the required forms at your campus.

Your eligibility for a refund will be checked first. Any refund amount will depend on your individual circumstances. Visit our refunds and withdrawals page for more information.

If you don't pass an assessment that’s required for your qualification after the census date, you’ll need to do the unit again. You’ll also have to pay the fee for that unit again.

Talk to your Head Teacher about your options before you re-enrol.

If you still have questions or need help, please call us on 131 601 or visit a campus.