Fees and charges for 2010 explained
The Victorian Government’s Securing Jobs for Your Future: Skills for Victoria (PDF) reform has meant major changes to TAFE VET education which took effect from 1 July 2009. (see Student Factsheet (PDF))
There have been some changes to course fees for 2010 and you should use this page to help you determine fees and entitlements.
You can also search for the particular course you’re interested in for more particular fee information or contact the department directly.
You’ll also be able to find information relating to Student Services & Amenities Fee, Materials & Ancillaries Fees, Concessions, Paying fees with EFTPOS and Refunds below.
| Click on the course category you’re interested in below and we’ll take you to the right fee information | |
| Foundation | Basic general education, English language and preparatory courses, VCAL (Foundation) |
| Skills Creation | Certificate I, II and VCAL (Intermediate and Senior) programs |
| Apprenticeship or Traineeship | Any course taken as part of a training contract, at any level registered within the Australian Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program |
| Skills Building | Certificate III and IV programs |
| Skills Deepening | Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs |
| Degree or Associate Degree program | Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree |
| Fees Maintenance | You are a current NMIT student enrolled before 1 July 2009 and you are re-enrolling in the same course |
| International students | |
Want to enrol in a Foundation course in 2010?
Foundation includes Basic general education, English language and preparatory courses, VCAL (Foundation)
| Fee per student contact hour 2010 |
Minimum fee 2010 (12 months) |
Concession fee* 2010 (12 months) |
Maximum fee 2010 (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.08 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $500.00 |
Want to enrol in a Skills Creation course in 2010?
Skills Creation includes all Certificate I, II and VCAL (Intermediate and Senior) programs
| Fee per student contact hour 2010 |
Minimum fee 2010 (12 months) |
Concession fee* 2010 (12 months) |
Maximum fee 2010 (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.40 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $875.00 |
Want to enrol in an Apprenticeship or Traineeship in 2010?
Apprenticeships and traineeships are any course taken as part of a training contract, at any level registered within the Australian Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program
| Fee per student contact hour 2010 |
Minimum fee 2010 (12 months) |
Concession fee* 2010 (12 months) |
Maximum fee 2010 (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.37 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $903.00 |
Want to enrol in a Skills Building course in 2010?
Skills Building includes all Certificate III and IV programs.
| Fee per student contact hour 2010 |
Minimum fee 2010 (12 months) |
Concession fee* 2010 (12 months) |
Maximum fee 2010 (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.60 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $1,000.00 |
Want to enrol in a Skills Deepening** course in 2010?
Skills Deepening includes all Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs.
| Fee per student contact hour 2010 |
Minimum fee 2010 (12 months) |
Concession fee* 2010 (12 months) |
Maximum fee 2010 (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.90 | $225.00 | N/A | $2,000.00 |
**Students enrolling in Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses could be eligible for a government funded place in 2010.
Students are required to pay Student Services & Amenities Fee and Materials & Ancillaries Fees.
Get a VET FEE-HELP loan for your tuition fees
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:
- an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
- enrolled on or before the census date of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
- meet tax file number requirements;
- have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit
VET FEE-HELP allows an eligible student to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan, regardless of whether they are eligible or not for a government funded place
Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.
For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.
NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance
Want to enrol in a Higher Education Degree or Associate Degree program?
NMIT students studying an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree pay the full cost of their tuition fees. Current tuition fees for NMIT Associate and Bachelor Degrees are published on each individual course page.
Fees Maintenance
Are you a current NMIT student enrolled before 1 July 2009 and re-enrolling in the same course?
There will be no changes to the fee structure you commenced your studies with.
Are you an international student?
Visit our International pages for a list of courses you can study at NMIT and the tuition fee for each.
Important Information
Student Services & Amenities Fee
All students are required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee as follows:
- Full Fee paying students pay $0.25 per nominal enrolled hour, with a minimum charge of $45 and a maximum charge of $135.
- Students enrolling with a Concession Card (Health Care Card, Pensioner Card or Veteran's Gold Card) pay 25% less than the Full Fee charge, with a minimum charge of $45 and a maximum charge of $101.25.
e.g. A Full Fee student enrolling in 400 hours will pay $0.25 x 400, or $100.
A Concession student enrolling in 400 hours will pay $0.25 x 400, less 25%, or $75.
Materials and Ancillaries Fees
Class materials and ancillaries fees will be charged on all classes.
Concessions
Students can see the appropriate concession fees associated to the course type in the information provided above. Students can apply for concessions where they can prove that they are:
- receiving government benefits, pensions or allowances
- the dependant spouse of a person who is receiving government benefits, pensions or allowances
- the dependant child of parents who are receiving government benefits, pensions or allowances.
NB: Concessions are not applicable for Skills Deepening courses.
The person in receipt of the government benefit must hold one of the following cards:
- Commonwealth Health Care Card
- Pensioner Card
- Veteran's Gold Card
Proof of pension/allowance status has to be verified on the 'Application for Minimum Tuition Contribution' on the back of the Enrolment Form.
Prisoners and Koories enrolled in government funded TAFE courses pay no fees.
Health Care Card Concessions
Students with a valid Health Care Card are entitled to a concession at enrolment when fees are paid.
If a student obtains a valid Health Care Card after enrolment and payment of full fees, the student may apply for a refund at any time in the year of their enrolment.
For more information about concession charges, contact the Information Centre on 9269 1200.
Paying fees with EFTPOS
Banks set a daily limit on EFTPOS cards. If your fees and other purchases on the same day exceed your EFTPOS limit, please organise an additional method of payment, eg cash, credit card or cheque.
Refunds
The Institute Rules regarding Refunds at NMIT are currently being reviewed. For further information please email your enquiry to info@nmit.vic.edu.au or phone 03 9269 1200
The refund form is available from any NMIT Information Centre.
