Fees and charges

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NOTE This information is accurate for course commencements before 1 July 2012. 

Tuition fees for Victorian Government-subsidised training

Your tuition fee will be determined by the number of hours in your training course. The actual fee will be set within defined minimum and maximum values.

2012 Fees, Charges and Refunds flyer (PDF 255Kb)

Training commenced before 1 July 2009 (Fee maintenance)

Your tuition fee will be calculated at a rate of $1.47 per nominal hour (rounded to the nearest dollar), subject to a minimum value of $57 and a maximum value of $939 for a calendar year period from the date of commencement. For example, a:

• 20-hour course is likely to cost $59 (minimum)
• 240-hour course is likely to cost $353 ($1.47 per hour)
• 700-hour course is likely to cost $939 (maximum).

Prior enrolments may affect your fees/the cost of courses. Contact your enrolment centre for further information.

• If you started your course before 1 July 2009 and you are continuing your studies into 2012, you will continue to be charged at the 'maintenance' rate (subject to calendar year indexation) until your course is completed. Note that this 'maintenance' of fees will end on 31 December 2012. Note also that some courses will be cheaper under the new fee structure so you may choose to 'opt out' of this maintenance scheme at your next enrolment.

Training commencing on or after 1 July 2009 (excluding apprentices)

Your tuition fee will be calculated not only on the nominal hours of training but also on the level of the course you are undertaking. In addition, if part of your training extends into 2013, you will pay that part of your fee at the rate for 2013. Refer to the 2012 Fees and Charges Table below for the hourly rates in 2012 for the different course categories.

Please note that the minimum and maximum values shown apply separately for each course category.

Training commencing on or after 1 January 2012

Your tuition fee payable is determined by the nominal hours of training and the hourly rate for the course category in which you are enrolling - refer to the 2012 Fees and Charges Table below for hourly rates in 2012 for the different course categories. 

Depending on your eligibility status at the time of enrolment after 1 July 2009 and if:

• you undertake training in more than one course within the same category (skills-creation, skills-building, etc) in the same year, tuition fees already paid in that year will be taken into account in calculating the fees applicable to the additional enrolments, or
• you undertake training in more than one course in different categories in the same year, the tuition fees for each enrolment will be calculated independently, within the limits specified for each category.

*Students under the age of 25 as at 1 January 2012 who are eligible for a government-subsidised place in diploma and advanced diploma courses from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012 who meet the concession requirements will pay a $100 tuition fee.

** The maximum fees will be charged at the course category rate of the qualificaiton level being undertaken, with the exception of diploma/advanced diploma level traineeships which will be charged at the 'skills-building' rate. 

Note SCH refers to 'student contact hours'.

Victorian Government-subsidised training for special groups

If you satisfy the criteria listed in this information to access a Victorian Government-subsidised training place and you are also an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) student, your tuition fees will be charged at the concession rate. Please refer to the concession values in the previous table for 2012 enrolments.

For skills-deepening courses, eligible ATSI students will pay a tuition fee of up to $375.

Please note that other fees may still apply to your enrolment (materials, uniform, etc).

Tuition fees for training subsidised by the Commonwealth or other state Governments

Specific rules apply to the application of fees and charges for courses that are subsidised by different governments. These are different from the Victorian Government's guidelines. For more information on specific courses, and the fees and charges that apply, please contact Administration Services.

Phone 02 6055 6766 | Email adminservices@wodongatafe.edu.au.

Student amenities fee (SAF)

The compulsory, non-academic student amenities fee (SAF) applies to all Victorian Government-subsidised courses at Wodonga TAFE, provided that more than 50% of your enrolled hours are delivered at a Wodonga TAFE campus. In 2012, the SAF will be charged at $0.30 per student contact hour, up to a maximum of $150 to course enrolments in a calendar year.

The SAF contributes to student and cultural activities, advice and counselling (welfare, financial, careers) services, sports and recreational activities, academic support, orientation, and facilities.

Materials and additional expenses

Some courses may have additional charges to cover the costs of incidentals and course materials such as tools of trade, equipment, excursions, extra class notes, and so on. You will be provided with an itemised list of such additional fees and can choose to pay them at the commencement of your course or at the time each fee is required. You can also choose to source items from another supplier if you prefer.

Fee-for-service (FFS) courses

Fee-for-service (FFS) courses that do not attract government subsidies are charged at full cost-recovery rates. Please note the following points that apply for FFS courses at diploma and advanced diploma levels.

• VET FEE-HELP assistance may be available for those who satisfy the VET FEE-HELP eligibility criteria. Please see more detailed information in the VET FEE-HELP section of this website.
• Different fees may be charged for people who are studying on campus, off campus, or accessing skills recognition.