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Do I need to pay the TAFE NSW fee?

When you enrol with Sydney Institute you need to pay the TAFE NSW fee, unless you qualify for a fee exemption or concession.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students are exempt from paying the TAFE NSW fee.

Students with a disability

Students in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and students with a disability (clients of teacher consultants) are entitled to one full fee exemption for one TAFE NSW course per year and are eligible for the $50 Concession fee for subsequent enrolments in that year.
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2009 TAFE NSW fees and charges

TAFE NSW fees for 2010
Course TypeAnnual feeFee per semester
Advanced Diploma$1490.00$745.00
Diploma$1242.00$621.00
Certificate IV$934.00$467.00
Certificate III$686.00$343.00
Certificate II$438.00$219.00
Certificate I$438.00$219.00
Statement of Attainment$438.00$219.00
TAFE Statement$438.00$219.00
Accredited Short Course$438.00$219.00
Apprentices and Trainees$414.00$207.00

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2009 TAFE NSW concession fee

Concession Fees

Fee per year Fees for enrolment of one semester or less
Government benefit recipients

 $50.00  $50.00
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students

 $0.00  $0.00
Students with a Disability
(first course p.a.)

 $0.00  $0.00
Special Access Courses

 $0.00  $0.00
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Am I eligible for a concession?

Students who receive a Commonwealth benefit or allowance (see list below) are eligible to pay a concession fee of $50 per course enrolment, rather than the full TAFE NSW fee.
  • Age Pension
  • Austudy including Veterans Children Education Scheme
  • Carer Payment
  • Disability Support Pension
  • Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment
  • Family Tax Benefit Part A (maximum rate)
  • Farm Help Income Support
  • Mature Age Allowance
  • Newstart Allowance
  • Parenting Payment (Single)
  • Sickness Allowance
  • Special Benefit
  • Veterans Affairs Payments
  • Widow Pension including Widow B Pension
  • Wife Pension
  • Youth Allowance

Note: Students who are recognised as a dependant child/spouse/partner of a recipient of an eligible benefit or allowance may also be eligible for the concession fee. To find out if you are eligible for a full-fee exemption or concession fee, contact your college before enrolling. Your college can also advise you about what documentation you will need to bring with you to enrol. If you are applying for a fee exemption or concession fee, you need to complete an Exemption or Concession Application Form and return it with appropriate documentation to your College.

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Fees for apprentices and trainees

The TAFE NSW fee is applied differently for...

Apprentices

In 2009, Apprentices pay a capped fee of $404.00. To be eligible for the capped fee you must provide proof of your Apprenticeship.

New Entrant Trainees

In 2009, New Entrant Trainees pay a capped fee of $404.00 for their Traineeship course. To be eligible for the capped fee you must provide proof of your Traineeship.

School-based Trainees

School-based Trainee courses are covered by another funding arrangement, so the TAFE NSW fee does not apply.

Existing Worker Trainees

Exisiting Worker Trainees are covered by other funding arrangements, so the TAFE NSW fee does not apply.

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Special Access courses

If you enrol in a Special Access Course you pay no TAFE NSW fee. These courses teach skills in:
  • career opportunities
  • community training
  • employment skills
  • literacy
  • numeracy
  • reading and writing
  • school mentoring
  • signed language
  • volunteer tutoring
  • work readines.
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Am I eligible for VET FEE-HELP?

In some cases you may be eligible to access interest free loans under VET FEE-HELP. See our VET FEE-HELP information or contact the Institute Information Centre on 1300 360 601 or email Sydney.info (AT) tafensw.edu.au.
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Payment methods

You can pay your fees or any other enrolment charges by:
  • EFTPOS 
  • Mastercard
  • Visa card 
  • cheque or money order payable to ‘TAFE NSW’.
For safety reasons we do not accept cash.
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