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
The 2009 Fees and Charges Brochure outline the fees for students commencing classes prior to July 1, 2009.
Fees for students commencing in a course for the first time after June 30, 2009 is available at Skills Reform for Victoria.
Tuition Contribution
The tuition contribution is charged at the rate of $1.37 for each nominal enrolled hour.
- The maximum tuition contribution that a non-concession student pays for a 12-month enrolment is $877. This is equivalent to 640 enrolled hours.
- Hours for practical field placement are included in the calculation of contact hours.
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SS&A)
All students are required to pay a compulsory fee that contributes to the cost of providing such services as counselling, welfare services, learning study, study support and activities and services provided by the student association (KITSA).
The fee is calculated at the rate of 28 cents for each nominal enrolled hour.
- The maximum SS&A fee that a non-concession student pays for a 12 month enrolment is $179.
- Off campus students are not required to pay a student services and amenities fee
Ancillary Fee
The ancillary fee of $25 supports the Institute's IT enhanced network capability, resulting in improved access to:
- Classroom, Flexible Learning Centre and Library and Learning Centre ITC equipment.
Minimum Fees and Fees Applicable to Concession Students
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 Card
- Dependent spouse listed on the Health Care or Pensioner Card
- Indigenous students
- Students enrolling in 40 hours or less of study.
Minimum fees for a 12 month period are:
- Tuition fee $55
- Student services and amenities fee $28
- Ancillary fee $25
Please note: If you subsequently amend your enrolment or your concession status changes, the minimum fee may no longer apply.
Are there any other possible charges?
- Copy of receipt/ confirmation sheet $3
- Replacement student ID card $10
- Replacement certificate (issued after 2000) $20
- Replacement certificate (issued before 2000) $50
- Archive search (prior to 2000) $30
- Replacement statement of results $5
- Folders (automotive apprentices) $10
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.
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 (less the minimum tuition contribution of $55).
- You are not entitled to any refund if you withdraw later than four weeks after the commencement of your course.
Help with paying your fees while you are studying at Kangan Batman TAFE
- 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. 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. - 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.
Please note that concession rates do NOT apply where the fees are being paid for by a Commonwealth Government Agency or as part of a Commonwealth Program or initiative.
To access any of these services or to make an appointment, please call the Counselling and Advisory Service on + 61 3 9279 2511 or the Student Welfare Officer directly on + 61 3 9279 2494 or email cballagh@kangan.edu.au or yo'connor@kangan.edu.au.
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).
