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 fee extension.
'Exceptional circumstances' HE & VET 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.
Apply for a 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 .
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).