VET FEE-HELP is available for Carrick vocational courses at the Advanced Diploma and Diploma level.
The Schedule of Tuition Fees for the following courses is offered from 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2012:

• Advanced Diploma of Business

• Diploma of Business

• Diploma of Children's Services

• Diploma of Community Services Work

• Diploma of Dental Technology

• Diploma of Events
  

• Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management

• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality

• Diploma of Hospitality

• Advanced Diploma of Management

• Diploma of Management

• Advanced Diploma of Marketing

• Diploma of Marketing

• Advanced Diploma of Tourism

• Diploma of Tourism

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What is VET FEE-HELP?

VET FEE-HELP is a student loan program for eligible full-fee paying VET students. The program is open to full-time or part-time students studying a diploma or advanced diploma course with an approved VET provider and covers part or all of their tuition fees. Students who access the loan will repay the amount, including a 20 per cent loan fee, through the tax system via compulsory and/or voluntary contributions. VET FEE-HELP assistance can only be offered to eligible full fee-paying students from an approved VET provider for certain VET accredited diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma courses. VET FEE-HELP is an extension of the higher education FEE-HELP arrangements.

How do I know if I'm eligible for VET FEE-HELP?

To be eligible for VET FEE-HELP you must be:

• An Australian citizen; or
• A holder of a permanent humanitarian visa.

How do I apply?

If you are eligible for VET FEE-HELP assistance and would like to obtain a loan, you can obtain a Request for VET FEE-HELP Assistance form from Carrick. The form must be completed and returned to Carrick before the start date of the term for which you wish to receive your financial support.

Can I apply for VET FEE-HELP part-way through studying a course?

You can as long as the census date of the unit of study has not passed.

I don’t have a Tax File Number (TFN), can I still apply?

If you cannot quote your TFN on your Request for VET FEE-HELP Assistance form, you should obtain a TFN, or a certificate from the Tax Office stating that you have applied for one, and provide it to Carrick on or before the start date of the term for which you wish to receive VET FEE-HELP support. If you cannot quote your TFN or supply a certificate that you have applied for one, you will not be able to apply.

What is the census date?

The census date is the last day you can withdraw from a unit without incurring any financial or academic penalty for that unit. Please refer to the census dates in the section below.

When do I incur a debt?

You incur a VET FEE-HELP debt immediately after the census date for each unit of study for which you have received assistance. If you have requested assistance but changed your mind about studying, you must withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before the census date or you will incur a debt.

What is a CHESSN?

As a Commonwealth assisted student, you will be allocated a Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN). The CHESSN is a unique identifier that will allow Carrick and the Australian Government to manage your VET FEE-HELP assistance.

How do I get a CHESSN?

Carrick will allocate you a CHESSN as part of your enrolment process if you do not already have one. You will be notified of your CHESSN in your Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN).

What is an accumulated HELP debt?

An accumulated HELP debt is a consolidated debt that can include debts incurred under the following income contingent loan schemes:

• VET FEE-HELP
• FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP assistance can be offered to eligible fee-paying students from a higher education provider for an accredited higher education course. Irrespective of whether a student receives a loan under VET FEE-HELP or FEE-HELP, the same FEE-HELP loan limit applies.

The FEE-HELP limit per student in 2011 is $86,422.00. This is adjusted every January.

The repayment income threshold for compulsory repayment of the FEE-HELP debt for 2010/2011 is $44,911. This is adjusted every July.

VET FEE-HELP Student Information Booklet

The VET FEE-HELP Information student booklet is designed to assist students to understand VET FEE-HELP, and their rights and responsibilities when accessing VET FEE-HELP assistance.

Students must read the booklet before they sign and submit the Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance form. By signing the form a student is declaring they have read the booklet and are aware of their obligations under VET FEE-HELP.

To download the booklet CLICK HERE

Related Links

• Visit the VET FEE-HELP website CLICK HERE
• Information about obtaining a tax file number:  CLICK HERE
• Australian Taxation Office: CLICK HERE  
• Going to Uni website: CLICK HERE

Schedule of Tuition

View the Schedule of Tuition Fees by program.

Census Dates

Notes:
Census dates are after Week 2 of each intake
For all mid term intakes, week 6 will be schedule for a 5 day class delivery
7th May 2012 is a public holiday in Queensland. Our Brisbane campus mid term will commence on the 8th May

Policies

To view the related policies please CLICK HERE

For more information on eligibility requirements phone 1300 364 383 or email study@carrick.edu.au