On this page you will find information about fees:

• TAFE NSW courses
• Packaged English language and vocational course
• TAFE NSW English language only
• Diploma-to-Degree package
• Overseas Student Health Cover
• Other fees
• Payments, reviews and refunds

You should refer to individual course pages for other costs related to your study.

TAFE NSW courses

In 2013 you will need to pay the following fees related to your course:

• A registration fee of A$100
• A tuition fee. This can range from A$4,200 to A$38,160 for vocational courses and A$36,000 to A$52,800 for degree courses

The tuition fee listed on course pages is the total fee for the course. Payment is required on a per semester basis. To calculate the semester fee for a course, divide the total course fee by the course duration and then again by two.

(total course fee ÷ course duration) ÷ 2 = semester fee

Course fees include tuition, orientation program, additional study skills tuition, use of multimedia libraries, computers and other campus facilities, and assistance from student advisers and counsellors.

Course fees do not include the cost of textbooks, stationery, uniforms, accommodation, meals, health insurance cover or transport.

Refer to other fees section below and individual course pages for costs related to specific courses.

Your letter of offer from DEC International will explain payment details.

Packaged English language and vocational course

You can combine an English course with another TAFE NSW course. The tuition fees are lower for the English course and you will only need one visa. The fees are:

• An application fee of A$150
• A tuition fee for English Language Course of A$300 per week. This fee applies only if you pay for a packaged course program and complete the English Language and TAFE NSW Vocational Course.

Your letter of offer will explain payment details.

Read more about English courses.

English language course only

Develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills from beginner to advanced level at one of our TAFE NSW English Language Centres. The fees are:

• An application fee of A$150
• A tuition fee per week of
  • A$300 to A$340 for 20 weeks or less, or
  • A$320 to A$340 for more than 20 weeks

Read more about English courses.

Diploma-to-Degree package

TAFE NSW Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) university pathway programs allow students to enter a Bachelor Degree program with guaranteed credit at leading Australian universities. The fees are:

• A registration fee of A$100 (or A$150 registration fee for TAFE/English package)
• TAFE NSW course fees
• Partial payment deposit for university course
  • ACU: A$5,000
  • CSU: A$2,500
  • SCU: A$1,000
  • UWS: A$5,000
• University course fees. The university provisional offer will state the credit you will receive for the TAFE NSW course, length and approximate costs of the degree.

Read more about Diploma-to-Degree courses.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Health insurance, called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), is compulsory for international students studying in Australia. This insurance covers you for certain medical costs if you need to visit a doctor or go to hospital while you are studying in Australia.

Please let DEC International know if you have already arranged OSHC, otherwise, we will arrange standard OSHC cover for you with Medibank Private. We will invoice you for the insurance premium along with your tuition fees.

In 2013, the cost for standard OSHC is A$498 per year per single student.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) charges	2013
	Single student	Couple (Student with Spouse)	Family (Student with family)
6 months	A$249	A$520.50	A$876
1 year	A$498	A$1,041	A$1,752

Health cover cards will either be delivered to you directly from Medibank Private to your Australian address or via DEC International. This process may take a few weeks. If you need medical attention before you receive your membership card, you should pay for the service and keep all receipts. You can claim a refund from Medibank Private.

You should check the policy carefully in advance, including the details of what is covered. Optional extra cover is available at an additional fee.

Serious medical problems should be declared on your application form and taken care of before you come to Australia, as standard OSHC generally does not cover pre-existing medical conditions.

For more information about OSHC, visit the Medibank Private website

Other fees

Arrival services

TAFE NSW Institutes offer assistance when you arrive at the airport. Staff can arrange to meet you at the airport and assist with accommodation.

Service	2013
Airport pick-up fee (if requested)	A$140
Accommodation placement fee including guardian arrangement for students under 18 (if applicable)	A$250

Read more information about arrival services.

Uniforms, equipment and textbooks

Uniforms, equipment and textbooks costs range from A$300 - A$1,000 per course. For example:

• Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) students should allow A$300 - A$400 for a knife kit and uniform
• Hairdressing students should allow A$125 for an equipment kit and A$495 for workbooks
• Information Technology students should allow A$1,000 for specific qualifications such as CISCO certification (optional)
• Maritime students should allow A$1,500 for specific qualifications such as Marine GMDSS Operation
• Dental Technology students are charged A$400 per semester for use of materials in the dental laboratory
• Floristry students should allow A$2,500 for use of materials

Note: The above costs are estimates only.

Payments, reviews and refunds

Review of fees

TAFE NSW Institutes reserve the right to review its fees. If the tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced.

Refund policy

For the full refund policy, refund procedure, and complaints procedure please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of the TAFE NSW Vocational Courses application form or TAFE NSW Higher Education application form.

Read more about other expenses and living costs.