Fee extensions

University (HE) and TAFE (VET) students may be eligible for a fee extension if they meet the criteria defined as 'exceptional circumstances'. 

If you are a TAFE student, you also may be eligible for a standard fee extension. See criteria below.

Standard VET/TAFE fee extensions

TAFE students who unable to pay your fees by the due date, and require extra time to make payments towards the cost of your study, you may be eligible for a standard fee extension. 

The following VET/TAFE students are eligible for a fee extension:

  • international students enrolled in certificate I-IV or diploma and above
  • domestic students enrolled in VET/TAFE certificate I-IV
  • domestic students enrolled in VET/TAFE diploma level or higher who are not eligible to defer their tuition fees through a loan, including:
    • permanent residents (other than humanitarian visa holders)
    • New Zealand citizens who do not hold a Special Category Visa (SCV) or meet loan criteria.

If you cannot meet the extended payment due date, you may be eligible for an additional extension if you meet the criteria defined under 'exceptional circumstances for fee extension' below.

If you are not eligible you need to pay your fees by the due date or defer by census date, or apply for a TAFE payment plan.

'Exceptional circumstances' HE & VET fee extensions

Students eligible to apply for 'exceptional circumstances' extensions include:

  • international students
  • domestic VET students studying certificate I to IV or diploma courses who cannot defer fees with a loan*
  • domestic postgraduate masters students.

*Eligible TAFE students who cannot meet a standard extended payment due date.

Exceptional circumstances may include:

  • unexpected financial hardship (VET domestic students)
  • personal injury or illness
  • banking delay
  • sponsor issue (e.g. illness, death)
  • natural or economic disaster.

Apply for a fee extension

Choose the application method that fits your circumstances, and follow the procedure following.

Standard VET/TAFE fee extensions

If you are eligible for a standard fee extension, contact us before the payment due date on your statement of account to discuss payment options.

If you are unable to meet the standard fee extension, you will need to apply for an 'exceptional circumstances' fee extension.

'Exceptional circumstances' fee extension

If you believe you meet the criteria for exceptional circumstances outlined above, you'll need to attend an interview with a Senior Adviser to apply.

Please send the information listed below to [email protected] .

Preparing for the interview

Before attending the interview:

  • complete the fee extension application form, including the expenditure sheet on the second page
  • prepare any additional evidence/supporting documentation.
Evidence

You must also provide evidence to support your case, such as:

  • the completed fee extension application form
  • a personal statement outlining your circumstances, including the date when you can pay your fees in full
  • Statement of Account (invoice)
  • proof of income (payslips or statement of payment from Centrelink)
  • receipts for all payments
  • supporting documentation outlining your exceptional circumstances (download the application form for more details).

Book an interview with a Senior Adviser

Book an interview