Fee extensions

You may be eligible to apply for 'exceptional circumstances' extensions if you are a:

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

*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.

If you are TAFE/VET student enrolled in a Certificate I to IV course and are not eligible for a fee extension; you need to pay your fees by the due date or defer by census date, or apply for a TAFE payment plan.

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