Paying your fees

At TAFE NSW, we offer flexible payment options to help you manage your course fees. Depending on your circumstances, you may also be eligible for financial assistance, including loans or government-funded training.

When you choose a course online, you can use the fee calculator to get an estimate of your fees.

Your fee estimate is based on the information you provide. You may need to provide evidence during enrolment. If you can’t provide the required evidence, your fees may change.

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

1. Choose a course.
2. Select the ‘Find a location to enrol’ button.
3. Select the ‘Estimate my fees’ button.

TAFE NSW offers different ways to pay your course fees. They include:

• paying your fees upfront with a credit or debit card

• setting up a payment plan for eligible courses, or

• arranging for an approved third party to pay on your behalf.

If you're studying a diploma or advanced diploma, you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan (VSL). This Australian Government loan can help you pay for vocational education and training (VET) course fees. Find out if you meet the eligibility requirements and learn more about VET Student Loans.

If you're studying a TAFE NSW higher education course, you may be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan. This Australian Government loan can help you pay some or all of your course fees. Find out if you meet the eligibility requirements and learn more about FEE-HELP.

Credit and debit card payments

You can pay your fees in the Student Hub using a debit or credit card. TAFE NSW does not accept American Express credit cards.

BPAY

To pay with BPAY, log into your Student Hub account, select ‘pay online’ and request an invoice. Your invoice will include the details you need to make your BPAY payment. You are not officially enrolled until we receive your first payment. BPAY payments can take up to 3 business days to reach us. Make your first payment at least 3 business days before your course starts.

To help manage study costs, you can set up a payment plan to pay 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 a payment 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 [PDF, 562 KB].

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. Choose ‘Third-party payment’ during the enrolment process.
2. We’ll email a form for you and the business paying your fees to complete. 
3. 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. 
4. 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. Login to the Student Portal.  
2. Select the 'Tasks'
3. Select ‘Third-Party payment form' from your 'To Do’ list. 
4. Upload a completed  Third-party Payment Authorisation Form [PDF 152 KB] by the due date listed.

Liability for fees

You'll 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’re experiencing financial difficulty, call us on 131 601. It's best to contact us early so we can discuss available options. If your fees are overdue, you may not be able to access your course or learning materials. This may delay your studies.

All fees must be paid before you can receive your graduation documents, including your testamur and transcript.

If fees remain unpaid, TAFE NSW may refer your account to debt recovery.

We understand that your plans can change. If you need to withdraw from your course or request a refund, you must tell us in writing. Whether you can get a refund, and how much you may receive, depends on your circumstances.

Before you withdraw, we encourage you to speak with your teacher, head teacher or course coordinator. They can discuss the support and study options available to help you continue your training.

Fees for retaking a unit

You may have to pay a fee if you need to retake a unit. If you received a disability fee exemption, you won't need to pay a fee for your second attempt at the same unit. You may have to pay a fee for further attempts. If you fail a unit twice and are approved to enrol in it again, you'll need to pay a fee for your third attempt. Speak to your head teacher about your options and read our Enrolment and Student Administration Policy for more information.

Higher education students

If you fail a higher education subject, you'll need to re-enrol when it is next offered. You'll need to pay the tuition fee that applies at that time.

Fees for retaking an assessment

If you don't pass an assessment, you may be able to submit or complete it again. You might not have to pay a fee if you complete the assessment again during your original enrolment period. If you complete it after this period, you may have to pay a fee. Speak to your head teacher about your options.

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