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Fees
When you study with Swinburne Online, your course fees include all learning materials, study support and assessment support services. Your fees may be paid through an upfront self-payment, a VET student loan (VSL), a government subsidy or a combination of these methods.
When you enrol, your total course fee will be split across three payment dates. The tables below outline the three payments required for each diploma and the total course cost.
The costs below may change depending on your eligibility for funding and any credit awarded in recognition of your previous study. Scholarships are available for many of our courses, and often need to be applied for at the time of enrolment.
A VET student loan is available for stages 2, 3 and 4 of this course, allowing you to defer part of your fees if you’re eligible.
| Stage | Course section | Units | Fees | Payment options |
| 1 | Course in Introductory Business skills | 3 | $2475 | Upfront self payment |
| 2 | Diploma of Business | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| 3 | Diploma of Business | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| 4 | Diploma of Business | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| Total | $9900 | |||
A VET student loan is available for stages 2, 3 and 4 of this course, allowing you to defer part of your fees if you’re eligible.
| Stage | Course section | Units | Fees | Payment options |
| 1 | Course in Introductory Business skills | 3 | $2475 | Upfront self payment |
| 2 | Diploma of Business (Operations) | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| 3 | Diploma of Business (Operations) | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| 4 | Diploma of Business (Operations) | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| Total | $9900 | |||
A VET student loan is available for stages 2, 3 and 4 of this course, allowing you to defer part of your fees if you’re eligible.
| Stage | Course section | Units | Fees | Payment options |
| 1 | Course in Introductory HR skills | 3 | $2475 | Upfront self payment |
| 2 | Diploma of Human Resource Management | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| 3 | Diploma of Human Resource Management | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| 4 | Diploma of Human Resource Management | 3 | $2475 | VSL or upfront self payment |
| Total | $9900 | |||
| Estimated course fees for 2023 | |
| Full fee* ($AUD) | $32,210 |
| Skills first government-subsidised place* ($AUD) | $16,930 |
| VET Student Loan amount* ($AUD) | $16,788 |
| Note | Fees are estimates only. The fees published are subject to change depending on individual circumstances. The above fees apply for 2023 only and may change in future years. Additional costs related to learning material and equipment might apply. |
| Skills first government-subsidised place | To qualify for a government-subsidised place, you must meet various criteria. The course you’ve applied for must also offer government-subsidised places. Swinburne determines eligibility during the course application process. |
| How do I pay my fees? | You can pay your Swinburne fees in person, via credit card, BPAY, or at Australia Post. Loans and employer-sponsored training options might also be available. |
| Eligibility for VET student loans (VSL) | To apply for a VET Student Loan, Swinburne must first verify your identity. If eligible, Swinburne will provide your enrolment info to the government for eCAF system application. The VET Student Loan for this course is capped. Repayment starts once earning above the repayment threshold. |
| Concessions rates for vocational students | Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are available for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students qualifying for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative. Eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne. |
Swinburne University of Technology is an approved provider of VET student loans (VSLs).
To help you succeed in your studies, Swinburne Online has developed a staged progression model in which you complete each stage before progressing to the next. You make your payments before starting each stage.
VET student loans, for the approved courses, are only applicable for the diploma portions of your course of study (stages 2 and 3) – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you’re eligible. The loan cap allocated to this course may cover the cost of stages 2 and 3.
Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059) wishes to advise that VET student loans (VSLs) will only be approved for students who meet eligibility requirements. Please note that VSLs give rise to a VSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
Please note: The stage 1 Course in Introductory Business or HRM Skills is not eligible for VET student loans and as such must be paid for in full before commencing studies.