TAFE SA understands that sometimes it is difficult for students to pay their fees, and offers the option of paying course Fees-by-Instalments (FBI). This option may be approved if you are undertaking a government-subsidised vocational course where the fees are more than $100.
Applications
To apply for FBI, you will need to read the FBI Information Package and complete an Application Form and Financial Statement. These request details of your financial situation. You must provide evidence to support the information you give. This is outlined in greater detail in the Information Package.
The documents are available from program Client service centres.
Approvals
If you are approved to pay your Fees-by-Instalment, an education agreement with a schedule of payments, which shows the balance and amounts to be paid by an agreed due date, will be generated.
Payment
All instalments are to be made via Direct Debit from your nominated bank account or Centrepay (Centrepay can only be used for students receiving payment from Centrelink).
Assistance
You will need to think carefully about how you are going to manage your course costs and organise this before you enrol. There are a number of organisations and services that offer financial assistance to students.
You can also contact student services for advice and referral.