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What fees do I need to pay?
Depending on your stage of study, you may need to pay:
- Initial fees (to accept your offer): Includes tuition deposit and any required upfront fees listed in your Letter of Offer
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): If accepting the quote on your letter. You can provide your own OSHC arrangements for the duration of your visa if preferred.
- Ongoing tuition fees: Paid before each study period or semester
- Additional costs (if applicable): Materials, uniforms, or other course-related expenses
You can view current fee information:
- International course price list
- Higher Education fee schedules
When do I need to pay my fees?
To secure and continue your studies at TAFE Queensland, it’s important to understand what fees are due and when. Please follow the schedule below carefully to avoid delays to your enrolment.
1. Accepting your offer
- You must pay your initial fees before the expiry date stated in your Letter of Offer.
2. Continuing students – Fee due dates
The timing of your remaining tuition fees depends on your course type and start date.
| Course type | Study intake / Period | When fees are due | What you need to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELICOS (English courses) | Each study block | Friday before the next study block starts | Remaining tuition fees for the upcoming study block |
| Vocational Education Training (VET) or Higher Education Course (HE) | January intake | 10 January | Tuition fees for the study period |
| March / April intake | 35 days before your start date | Tuition fees for the study period | |
| July intake | 10 June | Tuition fees for the study period | |
| September / October intake | 35 days before your start date | Tuition fees for the study period |
Your fee payment schedule will depend on your course and intake. The table above provides a general guide. Always follow the specific due dates listed on your Letter of Offer and fee advice.
Important reminders:
- Paying your fees on time ensures you can commence or continue your studies without interruption.
- Late payments may result in delays to enrolment or access to classes. Late payment fees may also be applied.
- Always refer to your fee advice and student communications for exact amounts and payment instructions.
How do I pay my fees?
New students - Accepting your Letter of Offer
How to pay via Convera
- Go to the Convera website.
- Enter your student information.
- Enter the Australian dollar amount as listed on your offer letter.
- Select your preferred payment method — telegraphic transfer or credit card.
- Convera will transfer your payment in full to TAFE Queensland in Australian dollars.
Telegraphic transfer
- Select payment country and currency (due to banking regulations, not all currencies are available — if your home currency isn't offered, you can pay in another currency such as the United States dollar).
- Enter payer details and print payment instructions.
- Complete your payment by transferring funds to Convera at your bank or using online banking.
Credit card
- Enter card details (Convera accepts MasterCard and Visa credit cards).
- Select currency.
- Make a payment.
Why choose Convera
- Students, parents, and sponsors can use this platform to pay deposits, tuition fees and more
- Avoid costly transaction charges from your bank
- Pay online via popular options including bank transfer, credit, or debit card or eWallet
- Compare payment options instantly and Convera holds the exchange rate for 72 hours
- If you find a cheaper quote from your bank, Convera will match it with their Price Promise Guarantee
- Track your payment status by SMS and email
- Multilingual platform available in 10 languages
- Access 24/7 live chat on the platform or contact our friendly team: studentsupport@convera.com
- A platform built with security in mind so that your money is protected
- Ability to initiate refunds easily should circumstances change
- Pay your fees via a global partner which has been helping students achieve their education dreams for over a decade
TAFE Queensland utilizes Convera payment services to process your tuition and associated fees. Please note that Convera does not process payments to, from or involving resident of Iran, North Korea, Cuba and the Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk provinces of Ukraine. More information about sanctions and potential restrictions payments that can be processed is available through the Convera Website.
How to Make a Payment
- Payments can be made quick, easy and securely via tafeqld.flywire.com
- Enter the country of origin to initiate your payment booking and click “Next”.
- Follow the instructions provided to send funds to Flywire. For debit/credit card payments, enter your card details online to complete your payment in your home currency. Note: Additional local payment options may be available depending on the country you are paying from.
- Receive SMS/text and email notifications each step of the way, including a confirmation when your payment has been delivered to TAFE Queensland. You can also create a Flywire account to track your payment online 24x7.
* Click here to watch a video on how to make your international payment, or Pay Now with Flywire.
Flywire Customer Support
+61 (2) 800 69 729
No matter your time zone, you will have a dedicated multilingual customer support team available to you via live chat, email and phone to answer any of your questions.
Continuing students
Before fees are due, you will receive Fee advice letter advising you of the amount, due date and payment options. Your fees and due dates are also listed on your Letter of Offer.
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