TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

Please complete the application form in English. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

SECTION 1 STUDENT DETAILS

Surname or Family Name
Given Name(s)
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

Male

Female

Country of Birth

Nationality

Passport Number

If you are currently living outside Australia, please provide your overseas address. If you are already living in Australia, please provide your Australian address.
Number and Street
Suburb/Town/City

Postcode/ZIP

Country
Home Phone Number

Mobile Phone Number

(include country code)

(include country code)

Student Email Address

(an email address is mandatory so
we can send you correspondence)

SECTION 2 PREVIOUS TAFE NSW STUDIES

Have you previously been enrolled at a TAFE NSW Institute?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide

your student number

SECTION 3 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

if one of the three options applies:

1 I have taken a recognised English language test in the past two years
(eg IELTS, TOEFL, PTE)
Name of test

2 I will take an IELTS/TOEFL/PTE English test on (DD/MM/YYYY):

/

Score

Date of Test (DD/MM/YYYY)

3 English was the medium of instruction in my senior school

studies and I gained a satisfactory pass in English

Please attach documentation if you selected option 1 or 3 above

SECTION 4 COURSE CHOICES

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

Preferred English Language Centre location:

I wish to enrol in a TAFE NSW English course before I commence my

Certificate, Diploma or Degree course for the following number of weeks:

5 weeks

10 weeks

15 weeks

20 weeks

25 weeks

30 weeks

35 weeks

40 weeks

45 weeks

50 weeks

Start month (MM/YYYY)

Ultimo
(Sydney)

Kingscliff
(North Coast)

Wollongong
(Illawarra)

Liverpool
(South Western Sydney)

Blacktown
(Western Sydney)

Newcastle
(Hunter)

Note: The number of weeks is subject to assessment by TAFE NSW

Meadowbank
(Northern Sydney)

Parramatta
(Western Sydney)

TAFE NSW VOCATIONAL COURSES

Please indicate the TAFE NSW course you wish to study and your preferred location. Refer to the map of Institutes on our website www.studyintafe.edu.au

Starting month

February

TAFE NSW course number

April*

July

September*

TAFE NSW course name

Start year
Campus preference 1

Campus preference 2

If you wish to package the above course with additional TAFE NSW courses, please nominate the courses below. You may only apply for one of the packages
listed at www.studyintafe.edu.au

TAFE NSW course number

TAFE NSW course name

Second course
Third course
* Only available for some courses. See studyintafe.edu.au/courses

TAFE NSW HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES

Please indicate the TAFE NSW Higher Education course you wish to study and your preferred location. Refer to our website www.studyintafe.edu.au

Starting month
February
July
Start year
TAFE NSW course number TAFE NSW course name

Campus preference 1

Campus preference 2

DIPLOMA-TO-DEGREE (D2D) PACKAGES

If you wish to apply for a Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) package, please nominate the university course below and complete a separate university
application form. Application forms and information about partner universities and D2D courses are available at www.studyintafe.edu.au

University course number

University course name

University name
Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Campus preference 1

Campus preference 2

Charles Sturt University (CSU)

University of Canberra (UC)

Western Sydney University

Southern Cross University (SCU)

The University of Newcastle (UoN)

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Updated September 2015

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Please tick

SECTION 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

Please provide the contact details of a family member or friend we can contact in an emergency. Students under 18 years of age must provide parent contact details.

Surname or Family Name

Given Name(s)

Is their address the same as listed under Student Details on previous page?

Yes

No

If yes, complete Relationship, Phone Numbers and Email below

Number and Street

Suburb/Town/City

Postcode/ZIP

Country
Home Phone Number
(include country code)

Relationship
Mobile Phone Number

(include country code)

Email Address

(an email address is mandatory so

we can send them correspondence)

SECTION 6 VISA AND OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC)

Do you hold a current Australian visa?

Yes

No

Where will you lodge your student visa application?

Expiry date

If yes, what visa type?

City

If no, please tick

Yes

No

Yes

If yes, you will be asked to provide full details

No and copies of any documents.

Expiry date

If yes, name of current provider?

the type of OSHC that you require:

Country

Have you been refused a visa from any country including Australia for any reason?
Do you already have OHSC cover?

(DD/MM/YYYY)

Single

Couple

(DD/MM/YYYY)

Family (one/both parents with one or more children)

SECTION 7 EDUCATION
(a) Current studies in Australia
Are you currently studying in Australia?

Yes

Institution name

No

If yes, please complete the details below and provide a copy

of your currently held electronic Confirmation of Enrolments
End date

Date started

Course

(DD/MM/YYYY)

(DD/MM/YYYY)

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(b) Previous studies

Please list details of your previous education and training (high school, tertiary) which will be used to assess your eligibility for your course of study.
Please attach certified copies of full academic transcripts.

Highest qualification/level of study

Qualification
(eg. A Levels, Year 12, Diploma, Degree etc)

Institution name

Country

Year finished

SECTION 8 RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a process for giving candidates credit for skills, knowledge and experience gained through working and learning. It can
be gained at any stage of their lives, through formal and informal learning, in Australia or overseas, through work or other activities such as volunteering.
Are you applying for RPL?

Yes

If yes, please provide certified copies of education result transcripts and details of courses
eg. syllabus documents, details and references on work experience

No

SECTION 9 HOMESTAY AND ARRIVAL SERVICES

(a) Students 18 years and over

(b) Students under the age of 18 years

Please tick

International students under 18 years of age must have appropriate accommodation and welfare arrangements
for the period of study in Australia. Students under 18 years of age must have a NSW resident guardian/carer.
Parents must nominate one of the following accommodation and welfare options:

if you require:

Homestay placement
Airport pickup
If you have ticked either box, further
information will be sent to you.

I will nominate a guardian who is a suitable relative resident in NSW who will act in matters relating to the
welfare and progress of the child. For further details please refer to the Department of Immigration and
Border Protection (DIBP) website www.border.gov.au
I request that TAFE NSW arrange Homestay, guardianship and airport pickup.
Fees apply, see www.studyintafe.edu.au/study/tafe/fees

SECTION 10 DISABILITY SUPPORT

Do you have a disability that requires TAFE NSW to assist you in your learning environment?

Yes

No

Please refer to Terms and Conditions

If yes, please provide details

SECTION 11 AGENT DETAILS

I confirm that I have briefed the applicant and the applicants parents (if applicant is under 18) on the Terms and Conditions relating to this application and that I have
provided the applicant with relevant information on TAFE NSW and the course consistent with the requirements of the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code 2007.
Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Are you a registered agent with TAFE NSW?

Agent Name
Branch Office
Phone Number

(including country code)

Yes

No

To apply
Agent
Representative
Stamp

Email application form and certified

documents to:
[email protected]

Email Address

TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E | NSW TAFE Commission trading as TAFE NSW Higher Education CRICOS Code: 00591E

TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TAFE NSW defines a study period as the following:
> English language courses: up to 24 weeks, the study period will be the duration of the course. For courses over 24 weeks the
study period will be 10 weeks.
> Vocational (VET) study: 1 standard semester, 18 teaching weeks. For students commencing a course in months other than
February or July the study period will be defined in the offer letter. For courses which are 9 months duration, the study period
will be defined as 1 term.
> Higher Education study: 1 standard semester, 15 teaching weeks.
A standard Vocational semester consists of 2 terms, with a total of 18 teaching weeks. A standard Higher Education semester
consists of 2 terms, with a total of 15 teaching weeks.
All fees in these terms and conditions are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).

1 REVIEW OF TUITION FEES

TAFE NSW reserves the right to review its fees and charges. If tuition
fees are changed you will be required to pay the new fees from the
commencement of the next semester. If you defer your course, you will
be required to pay the fees applicable at your new commencement date.
Fee increases for students who have commenced and re-enrol in the
same course or a new course within a package of courses will be limited
to a maximum of 10 percent of the original fee.

2 VARIATION OF TUITION FEES

(i) Vocational courses
If you are required to repeat subjects to complete your course of study
or granted a variation to your study load due to recognition of prior
learning, a pro-rata fee will apply if the number of hours of study is less
than 50 percent of a standard semester load. However, if the number
of hours of study is equal to or more than 50 percent of a standard
semester load, a full semester fee will apply.

be given only where you obtain recognition of prior learning or are

exempted from certain subjects in a semester or where your study load
is reduced as part of an academic intervention strategy.

3 TAFE NSW VOCATIONAL, HIGHER EDUCATION

AND PACKAGED PROGRAMS
I. Payment of fees
> New students must pay the registration fee, English language tuition fee
(if applicable), Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of the visa,
and the course tuition fees by the due date stated in the letter of offer.
This must be paid prior to the start of the course.If a TAFE
> NSW Diploma is packaged with a TAFE NSW vocational Advanced
Diploma or Higher Education course then students will be required
to pay a non-refundable course fee of $4,500. This fee will be used
towards the Advanced Diploma or Higher Education component of
their package.
> The following table shows the payment arrangements before
commencement for new students for Vocational or Higher Education
courses or packages of English language, Vocational and/or Higher
Education courses.

STUDY OPTIONS

FIRST PAYMENT

DUE DATE

SECOND PAYMENT

DUE DATE

VET only

One semester* of VET tuition fees

As per statement
of fees

Not applicable

Not applicable

COMBINED
English language
24 weeks or less
+ VET

Full English language tuition fees

+ $2,000 VET tuition fees

As per statement
of fees

Balance of semesters VET

tuition fees if applicable

3 weeks before VET

course commencement

If VET includes an
Advanced Diploma

+ $4,500 non-refundable Advanced Diploma

tuition fees

Balance of semesters Advanced

Diploma tuition fees

3 weeks before
Advanced Diploma
course commencement

COMBINED
English language
more than 24 weeks
+ VET

Maximum of 50 percent of the total English

language tuition fees
+ $2,000 VET tuition fees

Balance of English tuition fees

2 weeks before the

second study period

Balance of semesters VET

tuition fees

3 weeks before VET

course commencement

If VET includes an
Advanced Diploma

+ $4,500 non-refundable Advanced Diploma

tuition fees

Balance of semesters Advanced

Diploma tuition fees

3 weeks before
Advanced Diploma
course commencement

COMBINED
VET + TAFE NSW
Higher Education

One semester* of VET tuition fees

+ $4,500 non-refundable Higher Education
tuition fees

As per statement
of fees

Balance of semesters Higher

Education tuition fees

3 weeks before Higher

Education course
commencement

COMBINED
English language
24 weeks or less
+ VET + TAFE NSW
Higher Education

Full English language tuition fees

+ $2,000 VET tuition fees

As per statement
of fees

Balance of semesters VET

tuition fees if applicable

3 weeks before VET

course commencement

Balance of semesters Higher

Education tuition fees

3 weeks before
Higher Education course
commencement

COMBINED
English language
more than 24 weeks
+ VET + TAFE NSW
Higher Education

Maximum of 50 percent of the total English

language tuition fees
+ $2,000 VET tuition fees
+ $4,500 non-refundable Higher Education
tuition fees

As per statement
of fees

Balance of English tuition fees

2 weeks before the

second study period

Balance of semesters VET

tuition fees

3 weeks before VET

course commencement

Balance of semesters Higher

Education tuition fees

3 weeks before Higher

Education course
commencement

TAFE NSW Higher

Education only

One semester of Higher Education

tuition fees

As per statement
of fees

Not applicable

Not applicable

COMBINED
English language
24 weeks or less
+ TAFE NSW
Higher Education

Full English language tuition fees

+ $4,500 non-refundable Higher Education
tuition fees

As per statement
of fees

Balance of semesters Higher

Education tuition fees

3 weeks before Higher

Education course
commencement

COMBINED
English language
more than 24 weeks
+ TAFE NSW Higher
Education

Maximum of 50 percent of the total English

language tuition fees
+ $4,500 non-refundable Higher Education
tuition fees

As per statement
of fees

Balance of English tuition fees

2 weeks before the

second study period

Balance of semesters Higher

Education tuition fees

3 weeks before Higher

Education course
commencement

(students studying less than 10 weeks of English

must pay one semester of VET tuition fees)

As per statement
of fees

(students studying less than 10 weeks of English

must pay one semester of VET tuition fee)

+ $4,500 non-refundable Higher Education

tuition fees

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(ii) Higher Education courses

If in a semester you are approved to enrol in less than standard semester
load, fees will be charged on a per-subject basis. Such approvals will

(students studying less than 10 weeks of English must

pay one semester of Higher Education tuition fees)

* 50 percent of tuition fees will be charged for courses less than 12 months duration and more than 6 months duration.
TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E | NSW TAFE Commission trading as TAFE NSW Higher Education CRICOS Code: 00591E

TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

> When you pay fees for a packaged English language and Higher
Education and/or vocational course with TAFE NSW, the fees for the
English language course are charged at the packaged (discounted)
fee rate per week. If you withdraw from the TAFE course, then the
undiscounted English language fee applies. Tuition fees for Higher
Education or vocational and packaged programs are payable within
4 weeks of receipt of an offer to study at a TAFE NSW Institute. If you
apply within 4 weeks of the course commencement date, the fees are
payable within 7 days of receipt of the offer letter.
> Continuing English language students (with offers of more than
24 weeks) must pay the balance of their tuition fee for their English
language course of study by the due date on their additional fee
statement (2 weeks before the commencement of the next study
period) or a late payment fee of $200 will apply. Failure to pay the
fees may lead to cancellation of enrolment. Academic results will be
withheld when fees are outstanding.
> Continuing Higher Education and/or vocational course students must
pay the tuition fee for their next study period by the due date on their
fee statement (2 weeks before the commencement of the next study
period) or a late payment fee of $200 will apply. Failure to pay the
fees may lead to cancellation of enrolment. Academic results will be
withheld when fees are outstanding.
II. Change of course/college and fees
> Once an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) has been issued
to you and you wish to change your course or college before or during
the course period, an application to change course/college must be
lodged with TAFE NSW. Approval of the application is not guaranteed.

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> Different tuition fees may apply for the same/different course at same/
different colleges. Where a change of course/college is approved,
either within a TAFE NSW Institute or at another TAFE NSW Institute,
and a higher tuition fee applies for the same/different course at
the same/second campus, you must pay any difference in the fees
applicable before you can enrol in the same/second course/campus.
> If a lower fee applies for the same/different campus/course at the
same/second campus, you can either apply for a refund of the excess
fee or the excess will be carried forward as a credit to next semester
fee.
III. Refund policy for Higher Education or Vocational Course only or
Higher Education or Vocational Course component of a packaged
program
> This refund policy will apply only when TAFE NSW has issued you with
an eCoE, regardless of whether you have or have not submitted your
application for a student visa.
> There is no refund for days designated as Australian/NSW public
holidays.
> Processing fee, application/registration fee, accommodation placement
fee (including guardianship arrangement) and airport pick-up fee are
not refundable.
> The tuition fee of $4,500 paid towards the TAFE NSW vocational
Advanced Diploma or Higher Education component of a package is
non-refundable upon the acceptance of the offer, except in the case of
a visa refusal.
Tuition fees paid are not refundable if:
> A student fails to comply with the conditions of enrolment at TAFE
NSW Institute.
> A student breaches any of the visa requirements of his or her visa as
imposed by the Australian Government.
> A student requests a transfer to another provider prior to the
completion of 6 months of their principal course in TAFE NSW and
this request is not approved.
> A student withdraws from their vocational course on or after the
commencement date of the course of study.
> A student withdraws from their higher education course after the
relevant census date. Census dates are listed in the Higher Education
calendar www.highered.tafensw.edu.au/calendar
> A student/parent provides false or misleading information.
Part or whole of the tuition fees paid are refundable under the following
circumstances:
> If your application for a visa to study in TAFE NSW is refused before
commencing a course, then a deduction of $300 or 5 percent of the
tuition fees paid, whichever is the lesser, will apply.
> If you commence a TAFE NSW course before your student visa
application has been processed and it is subsequently rejected, a prorata refund of tuition fees paid will be made.
> TAFE NSW will refund 90 percent of the tuition fees paid if you
withdraw from your Higher Education and/or vocational course
4 weeks (28 days) or more before course semester commencement,
except where you have applied for a packaged English language and/
or Higher Education or vocational course, where the English language
fees have been charged at the packaged (discounted) fee rate per

week. Withdrawal from the Higher Education and/or vocational course

will incur the charge for the relevant English language fee calculated by
reference to the undiscounted weekly rate or the applicable rate for the
stand alone English course. The difference between the relevant fee
and the lower packaged fee for English will be deducted from the
refundable Higher Education and/or vocational course tuition fees.
> TAFE NSW will refund 80 percent of the tuition fees paid if you
withdraw from your Higher Education and/or vocational course
within the final 4 weeks (28 days) before the course semester
commencement, except where you have applied for a packaged
English language and Higher Education and/or vocational course,
where the English language fees have been charged at the packaged
(discounted) fee rate per week. Withdrawal from the Higher Education
and/or vocational course will incur the charge for the relevant English
language fee calculated by reference to the undiscounted weekly rate
or the applicable rate for the stand alone English course. The difference
between the relevant fee and the lower packaged fee for English will
be deducted from the refundable Higher Education and/or vocational
course tuition fees
> TAFE NSW will refund 75 percent of the tuition fees paid for a
vocational course where you:
(a) Receive an offer for an undergraduate course which is not offered
by TAFE NSW Higher Education in an Australian university
immediately following the completion of the NSW Higher School
Certificate; and
(b) Withdraw from the course no later than 14 days after the start date
to take up your place in a higher education degree course.
> TAFE NSW will refund pro-rata tuition of the vocational course fees
paid from the date of becoming an Australian permanent resident,
minus a $300 processing fee if you have been granted permanent
residency after your application and before or during a TAFE NSW
course.
> TAFE NSW will refund pro-rata tuition of the vocational course fee
paid from the date of becoming a temporary resident, minus a $300
processing fee and minus any temporary resident tuition fees if you
have been granted temporary residency after your application and
before or during a TAFE NSW course.
> TAFE NSW will refund 50 percent of the tuition fee paid for a Higher
Education course if you withdraw from the course on or after the
course commencement but before the relevant census date.
> TAFE NSW will refund 100 percent of tuition fees paid of the Higher
Education course, less the $300 processing fee, if you become a
permanent resident on or before the relevant census date. TAFE NSW
will not refund any tuition fees paid of the Higher Education course if
you become a permanent resident after the relevant census date.
> TAFE NSW will refund pro-rata tuition fees paid of the Higher
Education course from the date of becoming a temporary resident,
minus a $300 processing fee, if you have been granted temporary
residency after your application and before or during a TAFE NSW
course on or before the relevant census date. TAFE NSW will not refund
any tuition fees paid of the Higher Education course if you become a
temporary resident after the relevant census date.
IV. Refund Procedures
> You must complete a TAFE NSW Refund Application Form and attach
all supporting documents. The Refund Application Form is available for
download from www.studyintafe.edu.au
> Your refund will be processed within 4 weeks of receipt of your
completed refund application if all the required documents are
provided. Should TAFE NSW withdraw a location/course the
student has enrolled in, the refund will be processed within 2 weeks. A
written statement will be provided to the student to explain how the
refund is calculated.
> If you are returning home, TAFE NSW may access VEVO to confirm
your location prior to processing the refund.
V. Deferrals
> In a package offer if you do not reach the level of English specified
in the letter of offer for the vocational/Higher Education course,
you may defer commencement of your Higher Education and/or
vocational course until the next available intake for that course.
However, if you withdraw from that course, TAFE NSW will refund
tuition fees paid for the vocational course minus a $300 processing fee.
Only when the balance of the first semesters Higher Education or
Advanced Diploma tuition fees have been paid would the refund policy
apply minus a $300 processing fee.
> If you obtain a deferral of the Higher Education and/or vocational
component of your combined packaged course and fail to enroll on the
deferred start date the following will apply:
If you requested a deferral 4 weeks (28 days) or more before the
original course start date then 90 percent of the tuition fees paid will
be refunded.

TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E | NSW TAFE Commission trading as TAFE NSW Higher Education CRICOS Code: 00591E

TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

If you requested a deferral within the final 4 weeks (28 days) before
the original course start date then 80 percent of the tuition fees paid
will be refunded.
If you requested a deferral after the commencement of your original
course you will not be eligible for a refund.
If you have not requested a deferral within 2 months of the start date
of your course, tuition fees paid will be forfeited.
If there is an increase in course fees for the deferred start date you
will be liable to pay the new semester tuition fees in order for the new
eCoE to be issued.
VI. Suspensions
> If you obtain a suspension to your enrolment after the commencement
of the semester, a pro-rata transfer of the remainder of the current
semesters tuition fee may be granted. The fee transferred, if any, will
be held towards tuition for the semester that you are returning to as
an international student. You will be required to pay any balance prior

to resuming the studies. If you decide not to recommence studies, or

you recommence the course as a temporary or permanent resident, no
refund of the fees transferred will be made.

4 TRANSFERS
I. Transfer to a TAFE NSW Higher Education Course
> TAFE NSW will transfer the tuition fees from your vocational course
to a TAFE NSW Higher Education course if you withdraw from the
vocational course and enrol in the TAFE NSW Higher Education course
within 14 days after the semester commencement.
II. Transfer between TAFE NSW Higher Education Colleges for Higher
Education or TAFE NSW Institutes for Vocational Courses
> Once an eCoE has been issued to you, you must remain enrolled in the
Higher Education or vocational course for at least one semester at the
TAFE NSW Institute stated in your offer of enrolment. An application
for a change of college before completion of one semester will be
approved only in exceptional circumstances.

5 TAFE NSW ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE FEES AND REFUNDS

I. Payment of Fees
> New students must pay the application fee, English language tuition fee (as applicable) and Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of the visa
by the due date stated in the letter of offer. This must be paid prior to the start of the course.
STUDY OPTIONS

FIRST PAYMENT

DUE DATE

SECOND PAYMENT

DUE DATE

English language
24 weeks or less

Full English language tuition fee

As per statement
of fees

Not applicable

Not applicable

English language
more than 24 weeks*

Maximum of 50 percent of the total

English language tuition fee

As per statement
of fees

Balance of English
tuition fees

2 weeks before the

second study period*

II. Transfer of Fees

> If you complete your English course at TAFE NSW earlier than expected
and there is a further general English course available at the centre,
any remaining fees will be applied to the new course. If you enrol
immediately in a TAFE NSW vocational course, the remainder of your
paid English tuition fees will be transferred to the TAFE NSW course.

> There is no refund for days designated as Australian/NSW public

holidays.

> If you are accepted into a TAFE NSW course before you complete your
English course, we will transfer to that course the remainder of your
paid fees as at the end of the English course session/term in which you
are enrolled at the time of transfer. No fees will be transferred to other
institutions or persons.

6 OVERSEAS STUDENTS HEALTH COVER (OSHC)

III. Refund Procedures

> All applications for refunds must be made in writing and must contain
the eCoE form, receipt for course fees and certified copies of any
supporting documentation. Applications for refund can be found on
our website: www.studyintafe.edu.au
> No refund will be paid to a third party unless the student indicates the
name, address and bank account details of the person to whom the
refund should be paid. If these details are not provided, the refund will
be sent to the students address as indicated in Part 1 of the application
form or the refund form.
IV. Refund Policy for TAFE NSW English Language Courses
> A $100 processing fee applies to all refunds except when a student visa
is refused.
> Course fee refunds are calculated from the date a written refund
application is received only, on the following basis:
The English Language Centre will refund 100 percent of the English
language course fee paid if your application for a visa to study in
Australia is rejected.
The English Language Centre will refund 100 percent of the English
language course fee paid if the course you have enrolled in is
cancelled by TAFE NSW.
The English Language Centre will refund 90 percent of the English
language course fee paid if you withdraw from the course 4 weeks
(28 days) or more before the commencement date of the course
of study.
The English Language Centre will refund 80 percent of the English
language course fee paid if you withdraw within the final 4 weeks
(28 days) before the commencement date of the course of study.
> There will be no course fee refund on or after the commencement date
of the course of study.
> If you provide TAFE NSW with false or misleading information
or documents, or breach your visa conditions, no refund will be made.
For visa conditions please refer to:
www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More/Visa-conditions/visaconditions-students

> The processing fee, application fee, accommodation placement fee

(including guardianship arrangement) and airport pick-up fee are not
refundable.

> All international students are required to pay the visa length OSHC for
themselves and all dependent members of their family staying with
them in Australia.

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* English courses over 24 weeks the study period is 10 weeks.

> If you are currently studying in Australia and wish to renew your
membership with your provider by yourself, you must provide a
copy of your health fund membership records showing your name,
membership number, OSHC provider and date of expiry. You should
be aware of the benefits/coverage you purchase if you make your own
arrangements.
> TAFE NSW receives a commission from the health insurance provider
for processing your OSHC payment.

7 INFORMATION REGARDING A DISABILITY

(SECTION 10 OF THE APPLICATION)
> If you have a disability, relevant information is requested to establish
whether you require the provision of additional services or facilities not
required by students who do not have a disability.
> After consideration of your requirements, if the provision of these
services or facilities would impose unjustifiable hardship, for
example, a very high cost on TAFE NSW, your enrolment may be
refused or additional fees may apply. You will be advised in writing
of our decision.
> The provision of additional services or facilities should not be seen
as a guarantee of successful completion of a course. TAFE NSW
reserves the right to terminate a students enrolment if the provision of
reasonable adjustment is unsuccessful and further provision of services
or facilities is determined as unjustifiable hardship.

8 PROVIDER DEFAULT
> If TAFE NSW is unable to deliver the accepted course at the agreed
location, you will be offered a refund of the unused portion of the prepaid fees. The refund will be paid to you within 2 weeks from the day
you are advised of the course cancellation. Alternatively, you may be
offered enrolment in another course/location by TAFE NSW.
> If an alternative course/location is offered, you have the right to
choose whether you would prefer a refund of the unused course fees
paid or to accept the place in the new course/location. If you choose
to accept the new course/location, TAFE NSW will ask you to sign
the acceptance of offer for the new course/location. In this case, the
obligations of TAFE NSW would be discharged.

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TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

9 EXPECTATIONS OF TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW will:
> Provide the student with the same level of instruction and educational
services as normally provided to other students enrolled at TAFE NSW.
> Provide an orientation program for the student.
> Monitor the welfare of the student and provide counselling and ongoing
support while the student is enrolled at TAFE NSW.
> Appoint one or more TAFE NSW staff members to act as the point of
contact for students who have access to up-to-date details of TAFE
NSWs support services for students.
> Pay commission to an agent registered with TAFE NSW who submits
the students application.
> Monitor, record and assess the course progress of each student for the
course in which the student is enrolled, as per the requirements of the
National Code. Please refer to the following website:
internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/EducationServices-for-Overseas-Students-ESOS-Legislative-Framework/
National-Code/nationalcodepartd/Pages/ExplanatoryguideD10.aspx

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10 EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS

The student (and parent if the student is under 18 years of age) so far as
relevant, will ensure the student complies with the following:
> Must obtain a student visa and comply with student visa requirements.
> Must commence their enrolment on the date stated on the eCoE and
if this is not possible, notify TAFE NSW Students in writing within 24
hours of the start date on the eCoE.
> Is subject to the requirements of the National Code and must comply
with TAFE NSW enrolment conditions and requirements in respect of
international students.
> For Vocational courses must meet TAFE NSW course requirements and
meet the requirements of DE-DIBP Course Progress policy refer to
www.studyintafe.edu.au for the policy and procedures.
> For Higher Education courses must meet TAFE NSW course
requirements and meet the requirements of TAFE NSW
Higher Education Course Progress policy refer to website
www.studyintafe.edu.au for policy and procedure.
> Must not engage in any activity that may endanger their safety or the
safety of any other person.
> Must ensure requirements are met and maintained for accommodation
and welfare arrangements for students under 18 years of age.
> Must pay the required fees when an offer of placement is accepted and
fees owing before the commencement of each semester or any date
agreed by TAFE NSW.
> Must notify TAFE NSW immediately if they wish to defer/suspend/
withdraw from their course, or there are any changes to their visa
status.

> Must notify the International Student Coordinator at their TAFE NSW
Institute of their residential address, mobile phone number and email
address within 7 days of arrival and of any changes to these within
7 days of any change.

11 DISCLAIMER
TAFE NSW does not represent or guarantee that the student will:
> Be accepted for enrolment at a specific TAFE NSW college
> Successfully complete studies undertaken
> Gain entry into further tertiary studies.
TAFE NSW accepts no liability for any unexpected interruption in services
through events such as staff strikes, electrical failure, floods and other
similar events and which causes a cancellation of classes. Fee refunds will
not be provided for classes missed due to such events.

12 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
> The complaints procedure contained in these terms and conditions of
enrolment is available to a student in the event of a grievance in relation
to a claimed refund. However, this agreement and the availability of
complaints and appeals processes does not remove the students right
to take further action under Australias consumer protection laws or
pursue other legal remedies.
> If the student has a complaint about the services provided by TAFE
NSW, attempts should be made to resolve the problem with relevant
staff before lodging a written complaint.
> Full details of the complaints procedure is available at
www.studyintafe.edu.au
> So far as possible relevant complaints will be handled upon the same
basis as complaints from a student or parent ordinarily resident in NSW.

13 BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

> Any breach of terms and conditions may result in the termination of the
students enrolment and may affect the students visa.

14 TAFE NSW DECLARATION

> Personal information you supply and consent to being contacted about
is to be used by TAFE NSW in connection with an application for a
student to study in NSW. Provision of information is voluntary but, if not
provided, the application may be hindered.
> TAFE NSW will not disclose personal information to outside parties,
other than as provided in the application form, unless required by law,
you consent or it is needed to prevent serious threat to a persons
health or safety. You can access and correct your personal information
by contacting TAFE NSW.

15 STUDENT DECLARATION (If you are under the age of 18 this declaration must also be signed by your parent or guardian)
> I/We declare that all information provided with this application form is
correct and that I/we have read and understand and agree to be bound
by the Terms and Conditions relating to this application
(pages 3 6 of this application form).
> I/We agree that in the event that false, inaccurate or misleading
information is provided, TAFE NSW reserves the right to cancel the
enrolment.
> I/We understand that the signed acceptance form, sent by TAFE NSW
with an offer letter, will constitute a written agreement between the
student and TAFE NSW for the purpose of the ESOS Act 2000 and the
National Code 2007.
> I/We agree to pay the applicable tuition fees set out on
www.studyintafe.edu.au prior to the commencement and subsequent
semesters of the nominated studies. Additionally I/we agree to be
jointly or severally liable to the debt arising from fees owing.
> I/We agree that when I/the student am/is accepted for enrolment in a
TAFE NSW college, I/we must comply with and ensure that the student
complies with the terms and conditions of enrolment and the TAFE
NSW Student Discipline Policy.
> I/We understand and consent that personal information provided
by the student to TAFE NSW may be made available to the health

insurance provider, to Commonwealth and State agencies and

University Education Partners, pursuant to obligations under the
ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice 2007 and to any
contractor(s) engaged by TAFE NSW to provide advice or services
in connection with any aspect of TAFE NSWs international students
program or operation. Information about my studies may be made
available at the discretion of TAFE NSW to any contractor(s)
engaged by TAFE NSW.
> I/We give consent for TAFE NSW to obtain the students Visa
Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) information from DIBP for the
purposes of verifying any information provided by me to TAFE NSW in
connection with my application, enrolment, payment of fees and visa
matters.
> I/We hereby consent to being contacted in connection with this
application and any subsequent enrolment by text message, email or
other electronic means and note that I/we may, at any time, opt out of
being contacted by any such electronic means by contacting
TAFE NSW and so advising.
> I/We agree that if there is any difference in meaning of provisions of the
English version and any translated version of this form or the terms and
conditions provided to me/us, the English version is to prevail.

Student Signature

Parent Signature

Print Name

Print Name

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

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