Fees & Refunds
This page provides a summary of fees, payment terms, and refund entitlements. The full Fees and Refunds Policy is available here. All fees are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Course Fees
Fee Schedule
Current as at March 2026. Fees are subject to change. Enrolled students will receive at least four weeks’ written notice of any fee increase. Student tuition fee is locked at the rate in your Letter of Offer for the duration of your enrolment.
Application and Enrolment Fees
Item
Fee (AUD)
Application Fee (standard courses)
$350.00 per Course
Application Fee — BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) and BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
$500.00
The application / enrolment fee is non-refundable in all circumstances.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Item
Fee (AUD)
RPL Assessment (per unit of competency)
$500.00
Credit Transfer — submitted within 14 days of course commencement
No charge
Credit Transfer — submitted after 14 days (late administration processing fee, per course)
$250.00
RPL or Credit Transfer may reduce your course duration and fees. Applications must be submitted within 14 days of your course commencing to be eligible for the fee-free period. Refer to the full Fees and Refunds Policy for details.
Assessment and Resit Fees
International students only. Domestic students are not charged assessment or resit fees.
Item
Fee (AUD)
Late Submission of Assessment (after due date)
$125.00
Catch-up — Theory unit (per unit)
$550.00
Catch-up — Practical unit (per unit)
$750.00
Resit 1 — Theory
$200.00
Resit 1 — Practical
$250.00
Resit 2 — Theory
$250.00
Resit 2 — Practical
$325.00
Resit 3 — Theory
$300.00
Resit 3 — Practical
$425.00
Resit fees are charged per assessment task (theory or practical), not per unit of competency. Resit 2 and Resit 3 fees are flat rates per resit session — they are not cumulative. Where a student cannot attend a scheduled resit, the fee remains payable unless a written exemption is approved.
Credential and Document Fees
Item
Fee (AUD)
Replacement Certificate or Statement of Attainment
$50.00
Certificate reissuance — requested more than 3 months after completion
$100.00
Additional Statement of Attainment (one copy provided free of charge)
$50.00
Re-issue of Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
$25.00
Replacement Student ID Card
$10.00
Postage of Certificates
$15.00
Administrative Fees
Item
Fee (AUD)
Late Payment Fee
$35.00 per week, or 2% of outstanding balance (whichever is greater)
Bank Dishonour Fee
$35.00
Payment Plan Set-up or Change Fee
$100.00
Instalment Processing Fee (waived for direct debit)
$20.00 per instalment
Administration Fee — CoE Variation, RPL Application, Transfer of Course, Course Withdrawal, Transfer of Provider
$250.00 per application
Other Fees
Item
Fee (AUD)
Airport Pick-up — Adelaide (airport to campus)
$75.00
Airport Pick-up — Sydney (airport to campus)
$150.00
Bank Transfer Fee — International Refunds (deducted from refund amount)
$20.00
No-Charge Services
Item
Fee (AUD)
Academic Support Class (per two-hour session)
No charge
One-on-one Mentoring (per hour)
No charge
Moderation on Appeal (per assessment task)
No charge
Tuition Protection
Your prepaid tuition fees are protected by the Australian Government’s Tuition Protection Service (TPS). If Salford College is unable to deliver your course, TPS will help you find an alternative placement or receive a refund of unused fees. Visit www.tps.gov.au for more information.
Fees and charges are published and available at www.salfordcollege.edu.au/fees-refunds/ Students are notified in their Letter of Offer of all fees and charges applicable to their enrolment.
How to Pay
Payment Schedule
Your tuition fee payment schedule is set out in your Letter of Offer. Payments are made on a semester basis unless a different schedule is agreed in writing with Salford College.
If your course is one study period (24–26 weeks) or less, 100% of course fees must be paid before commencement.
If your course is longer than one study period, semester 1 fees plus administration and material fees must be paid before commencement. Subsequent semester fees are due as specified in the Letter of Offer.
For packaged courses, semester 1 fees plus administration and material fees for each subsequent course must be paid before commencement of that course.
Overseas students: The initial deposit is no more than 50% of total course fees unless the course is shorter than one semester, or you elect to pay in full.
Payment Methods
All payments must be made directly to Salford College. Reference your offer letter number on all transfers.
Bank Transfer:
Account Name
Salford College
BSB
035-039
Account Number
288734
Swift Code
WPACAU2S
Bank
Westpac Bank
Forward all payment receipts to accounts@salfordcollege.edu.au
Alternatively, payment may be made by bank draft or bank cheque payable to “Salford College.”
In-person: Level 11, 68 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000. No cash is accepted at any campus.
Salford College is not responsible for any fees paid to a third party, including education agents.
Payment Plans
Students experiencing financial difficulty may request a payment plan by emailing accounts@salfordcollege.edu.au before the fee due date. A set-up fee applies. Requests received after the due date will incur late payment fees regardless of outcome.
Late Payment
A late fee of $35.00 per week or 2% of the outstanding balance (whichever is greater) applies from the due date. Outstanding fees may result in restricted access to classes and, if unresolved, cancellation of enrolment. Students will receive a warning letter and letter of demand before any cancellation notice is issued, with a 20-working-day period to access the Complaints and Appeals process.
Salford College may refer unpaid debts to a debt recovery agency. Associated costs may be passed to the student. Salford College may also disclose credit information to Equifax or other credit reporting bodies where fees remain unpaid and the relevant conditions under the Privacy Act 1988 are met.
Certificates and Results
Certificates and statements of attainment will not be issued until all fees and outstanding amounts are paid in full.
Refunds
Refund entitlements for international students are calculated in accordance with the ESOS (Calculation of Refund) Instrument 2024 and the ESOS Act 2000.
The full Fees and Refunds Policy is available at our policies page. Click here to see the policies page
How to Apply for a Refund
Submit a written refund request using the Application for Refund form available on our website or from the Student Administration team. Send to accounts@salfordcollege.edu.au with supporting documentation. Refunds are paid in Australian Dollars to the nominated bank account within 28 days of approval. No refund will be paid to a third party unless authorised in writing by the student.
International Students — Before Commencement
Withdrawal Timing
Refund Entitlement
10 or more weeks before commencement
Enrolment fee not refunded. Full refund of all other fees and unspent material fees
More than 4 weeks and up to 9 weeks (inclusive) before commencement
Enrolment fee not refunded. 50% refund of semester 1 tuition fees and unspent material fees
4 weeks or less before commencement
Enrolment fee not refunded. No refund. Semester 1 fees payable in full
Student does not commence on agreed start date without prior withdrawal
No refund. Full semester fees payable
International Students — After Commencement
Circumstance
Refund Entitlement
Student withdraws after commencement
No refund of current study period fees
Enrolment cancelled due to disciplinary action (after procedurally fair process and appeal rights exercised)
No refund of current study period fees
Student breaches a visa condition
No refund of current study period fees
Student supplied incorrect or incomplete information leading to withdrawal of course offer
No refund of current study period fees
Student visa refused — student does not commence and has not defaulted
Refund of all course fees less the lesser of 5% of total fees or $500
Provider Default
Circumstance
Refund Entitlement
Salford College cancels course before commencement
Full refund of all fees
Salford College cancels course after commencement
Full refund of all unspent prepaid fees
Salford College does not provide a compliant Written Agreement
Full refund of all unspent prepaid fees
In the event of provider default, Salford College will notify the Department of Education and TPS within 3 working days, and within 14 days either offer an alternative placement at no cost or refund all unused prepaid fees.
Domestic Students
Domestic student refund entitlements are governed by the Written Agreement and applicable consumer protection legislation. Domestic students who have paid fees in advance are entitled to a proportionate refund for services not yet provided. Refer to the Terms and Conditions — Domestic Students at www.salfordcollege.edu.au/policies-responsibilities/
Your Rights
This policy does not remove your right to take action under Australia’s consumer protection laws. You may also contact the Overseas Students Ombudsman at www.ombudsman.gov.au or 1300 362 072.
Policies and Your Rights
Full Policy Documents
The following documents are available on our Policies and Responsibilities page:
- Fees and Refunds Policy
- Terms and Conditions — International Students
- Terms and Conditions — Domestic Students
- International Student Handbook
- Complaints and Appeals Policy
Click to see the policies here
Your ESOS Rights
As an international student you are protected by the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and the National Code of Practice 2018. Key protections include:
- The right to receive the education you paid for
- Protection of your prepaid tuition fees through the Tuition Protection Service
- The right to a fair complaints and appeals process
- The right to accurate and honest information before you enrol
More information: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
Consumer Protection
Your rights under the ESOS framework and Salford College’s internal processes do not limit your rights under Australian consumer protection law.
