Course Fees
What will it cost to enrol?
You are required to pay a tuition contribution, a student services and amenities fee and an ancillary fee. Material fees may also be required for some courses. Your enrolment is not valid until all of these fees have been paid. See the Fees and Charges Brochure here
Fees for students commencing in a course for the first time after June 30, 2009 is available at Post-July 2009 Fees.
Course fees for Semester 1, 2010 is available now.
Tuition Contribution
Tuition fees are calculated according to the level of course a student is undertaking.
| Course Category | AQF Level | 2010 Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Skills Courses in language, literacy, numeracy and job-readiness |
Courses for the purpose of developing the skills identified, at Certificates I, II, III and IV level. Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Foundation) | $1.08 per nominal hour Minimum fee - $50 Maximum fee - $500 |
| Skills Creation Vocational training in an industry area and high-level senior secondary certificates |
Certificate I Certificate II Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Intermediate and Senior) |
$1.40 per nominal hour Minimum fee - $105 Maximum fee - $875 |
| Apprenticeships and Traineeships Employment based training for entry to an occupation |
Any qualification level | $1.37 per nominal hour Minimum fee - $57 Maximum fee - $903 |
| Skills Building Courses to enter a skilled trade of practice in an occupation that calls for skills and knowledge beyond the basic level |
Certificate III Certificate IV |
$1.62 per nominal hour Minimum fee - $120 Maximum fee - $1000 |
| Skills Deepening Course for progression to a higher level within an industry area or for skills development at a specialised or paraprofessional level |
Diploma (Certificate V) Advanced Diploma (Certificate VI) Vocational Graduate Certificate Vocational Graduate Diploman |
$3.25 per nominal hour Minimum fee - $225 Maximum fee - $2000 |
| Fee Maintenance For students who began courses prior to July 1, 2009 |
All levels | $1.40 per nominal hour Minimum fee - $56 Maximum fee - $896 |
| Applicants not eligible for government subsidised training | Diploma (Certificate V) Advanced Diploma (Certificate VI) |
Fees for each course available on Course fees for Semester 1, 2010 |
Materials Fees
Materials fees may be required by the student during the course of his or her study. Materials fees relate to goods or materials that become the property of the student and are retained by them in the event of withdrawal from the course.
These materials may be made available through the Institute bookshop or other commercial suppliers. Students have the right to purchase these goods from whichever source they choose. Refund and exchange policies applicable to these goods are determined by the relevant supplier.
In the case of Skills Deepening courses (Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas), printed course material is not an allowable material fee unless it is made available to the student to download free of charge, and the student chooses to pay for a printed copy.
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SS&A)
All students (with the exception of off-campus students) are required to pay a compulsory fee that contributes to the cost of providing such services as counselling, welfare services, learning support, study support and activities and services provided by the Student Support & Recreation.
The fee is calculated at the rate of $0.30 for each nominal enrolled hour. The maximum SS&A fee that a non-concession student pays for 2010 is $200.
Ancillary Fee
The Institute charges all students an ancillary fee of $25. The ancillary fee supports the Institute's IT network capability and permits access to enhanced features such as the Flexible Learning Centre, the Library and Learning Centre and Student Results online. For Diploma and Advanced Diploma students the ancillary fee is an incidental fee as it is not an essential requirement for course completion
Fees Applicable to Concession Students - excluding Skills Deepening (Diploma and Advanced Diploma)
Students who meet the following at the time of enrolment are eligible for the minimum fee:
- Commonwealth Health Care Card
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Veterans Gold Card
- You and your dependent children listed on the Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
- Dependent spouse listed on the Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
- Indigenous students
- Students enrolling in 40 hours or less of study.
Minimum fees for 2010 are:
- Tuition fee - refer to fees table
- Student Services and Amenities fee $30
- Ancillary fee $25
Please note:
If you subsequently amend your enrolment or your concession status changes, the minimum fee may no longer apply.
Additional fees may also be charged for materials, excursions and first aid training.
Eligibility for Government Subsidised Training in Skills Deepening (Diploma and Advanced Diploma)
- Australian citizens, permanent residents, or holders of a Special Category Visa (for New Zealand citizens) under age 20 as at January 1, 2010 are eligible
- Australian citizens, permanent residents, or holders of a Special Category Visa (for New Zealand citizens) over age 20 on January 1, 2010 will be asked what qualifications are held.
- Enrolments in courses that are at a higher level than the highest qualification held are eligible. For example, if the highest qualification held is Certificate III, enrolment in a diploma or advanced diploma would be eligible.
- Enrolments in courses at the same (or lower) level would not be eligible. For example, if you have already completed a diploma new enrolments in a diploma course would not be eligible.
Are there any other possible charges?
- Copy of receipt/ confirmation sheet $3
- Replacement student ID card $10
- Replacement certificate (issued after 2000) $50
- Replacement certificate (issued before 2000) $80
- Folders (automotive apprentices) $10
- Archive search (prior to 2000) $50
- Replacement statement of results $5
Payment of Fees
You can pay your fees by credit card over the phone or with cash, cheque, credit card or EFTPOS at any Customer Service Centre. If paying through the post, send your payment (please do not send cash) to Private Bag 299 Somerton VIC 3062.
Fees in relation to skills recognition (Recognition of Prior Learning- RPL)
Skills Recognition or RPL means that skills, experience and knowledge you already have can be assessed for credit against a qualification. This can occur either before or after your enrolment.
If you apply for recognition BEFORE enrolment, the cost is $55 for any number of units or modules.
If you apply for recognition AFTER enrolment in the units in which you are seeking recognition, there is no refund of tuition fees already paid but no further charge.
Applicants for RPL who are not eligible for government subsidised training (for Skills Deepening courses) will pay the published fees.
If you have already paid the maximum tuition fee, there is no further charge for a recognition application in other units or modules.
You can apply for RPL in whole units of competency or modules - not parts of units or modules.
Fee refunds
- 100 percent refund if the Institute cancels your course.
- 100 percent refund of all fees paid if you apply for a transfer to another educational institution within four weeks of the commencement of your course. The letter of offer from the institution must be lodged with the refund/withdrawal application.
- If your lodge a withdrawal/refund application within four weeks of the commencement of your course for any other reason, you are entitled to the refund of your tuition fees, materials fees and Student Services & Amenities fee, and ancillary fee (less an administrative fee of $50).
- You are not entitled to any refund if you withdraw later than four weeks after the commencement of your course.
- If you lodge a withdrawal/refund application from a Skills Deepening unit of study on or before the published Census Date for that Unit, you will receive a 100 percent refund of the tuition fees (this also applies to Skills Deepening students who meet the citizenship requirements but who have been deemed not eligible for a government subsidised place).
- If you lodge a withdrawal/refund application from a Skills Deepening course within four weeks of the commencement of your course, you are entitled to a refund of your materials fees, Student Services & Amenities fees, and ancillary fee (less an administrative fee of $50).
Help with paying your fees while you are studying at Kangan Institute
- Welfare services
Assistance can be provided to students to help with budgeting, money management, financial counselling and referrals to external agencies. - Student loans
Interest free loans maybe available to students who cannot pay fees up front and who meet eligibility criteria in Foundation, Skills Creation, Apprenticeships and Traineeship and Skills Building levels. Student loans are not available to pay the minimum fee. Information and loan application forms are available from the Student Welfare Officer, Student Counsellors or Customer Service Centres. - Eligibility for VET FEE-HELP
A deferred payment scheme is available for students enrolling at the Skills Deepening (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) level called VET FEE-HELP. This is an income-contingent, interest free loan scheme via the Australian Government to defer paying any tuition fees until your income exceeds a specified amount. You would still have to pay Student Services & Amenities fee, ancillary, materials and other non-tuition fees at time of enrolment. To be eligible for VET FEE-HELP you must be:- An Australian citizen,
- A permanent Humanitarian Visa holder who will be resident in Australia for the duration of the unit.
- Fee concession/exemptions
Fee concession/exemptions may be granted to students experiencing severe financial hardship. You should talk to the Student Welfare Officer or a Student Counsellor before enrolment.
To access any of these services or to make an appointment, please call the Student Support Service on + 61 3 9279 2511.
Further assistance: Centrelink allowances for students
- Youth Allownace/Austudy/Abstudy
The main income support schemes for students are Youth Allownace, Austudy and Abstudy. Application forms are available from any Centrelink office or phone 132 490. - Pensioner Education Supplement
If you receive a Parenting Payment Single (PPS) or the Disability Support Pension (DPS), you may also be eligible for extra assistance while you are studying. Application forms are available from Centrelink or telephone 132 316.
Where can I obtain further information on fees and charges?
Contact the Customer Service Centre at any campus or call 13 TAFE (13 8233).
