Fee extensions
We understand that there may be times when you experience financial difficulties and are unable to pay your fees by the due date.
In this situation, you may be eligible for an extension of time.
Higher education (HE) fee extensions
If you are 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 fee extension.
HE students eligible for fee extension
The following Higher Education students are eligible for a fee extension:
- international students
- domestic students who are not eligible to defer their fees via HELP loan (Permanent Residents or New Zealand citizens).
HE students not eligible for fee extension
Students who are eligible to defer their fees are not eligible for fee extension.
The following Higher Education students are not eligible for a fee extension:
- domestic students who are eligible to defer their fees via HELP loan:
- Australian citizens
- Permanent Humanitarian visa holders
- New Zealand citizens who hold SCV visas
- students enrolled in non-award courses and cross-institutional study
- summer or winter enrolments
- domestic students enrolled in VU Block Model®.
VET/TAFE fee extensions
If you are 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 fee extension.
VET/TAFE students eligible for 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 VET Student Loan (VSL). This applies to:
- Permanent Residents others than Humanitarian visa holders
- New Zealand citizens who do not hold a Special Category Visa (SCV) or do not meet the long term criteria stated by Study Assist).
VET/TAFE students not eligible for fee extension
Students who are eligible to defer their tuition fees are not eligible for fee extension. The following VET/TAFE students are not eligible for a fee extension:
- domestic students enrolled in Diploma level or higher who are eligible to defer their tuition fees through VET Student Loan (VSL). This applies to:
- Australian citizens
- Permanent Humanitarian visa holders
- New Zealand citizens who hold a SCV visa and meet the long term criteria stated by Study Assist.
You'll need to pay your fees by the due date or defer by census date.
Alternatively, you may be eligible to apply for a TAFE payment plan.
Fee extensions process for VET/TAFE students
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.
You will need to contact us before the due date in order to get the extension.
Phone: +61 3 9919 6100
Visit: VUHQ (Student Service Centre)
Apply for a fee extension
Determine if you are eligible for a fee extension.
Contact us before the payment due date specified on your statement of account to discuss current payment options.
- Online: via AskVU *
- Phone: +61 3 9919 6100
- In person: at any VUHQ (Student Service Centre)
*Except for exceptional circumstances.
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Exceptional circumstances for fee extension
If the fee extension options outlined on this page are not a realistic option for you, find out more information about exceptional circumstances for further fee extension.
Financial advice & support
Our professional staff can provide financial advice to help you manage your study expenses and living costs.
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