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VET Census Dates & Payment Deadlines

PAYMENT DEADLINES

You must pay your fees in full by your due date. Upon enrolment, you will be able to view your due dates and pay your fees under "My Finances" tab on eStudent.

You may be eligible to apply for a Payment plan. If you want to use this option, you must complete your application prior to your due date.

Please note that if your enrolment is processed after due date, your invoice will be due immediately, therefore a payment will be required straight away.

If you miss a payment deadline, a sanction (restriction) will be applied to your student record, which may prevent you from accessing systems, receiving results, academic transcripts, statement of attainment, graduating and re-enrolling. Your enrolment can also be at risk if you miss a payment deadline.

 

CENSUS DATE

The census day for a course, or a part of a course (e.g. unit), is predetermined and is the last day you can:

  • Complete the eCAF to apply for a VET Student Loan (VSL) (For eligible students in Diploma and above courses).
  • Withdraw your enrolment without incurring a debt for the course or part of the course

If you have not submitted a completed Request for a VET Student Loan on or before the census date, you WILL NOT be entitled to the loan for that unit and will therefore be required to pay the fee in full by this date.

 

CENSUS & PAYMENT DEADLINES FOR VET STUDENTS – MELBOURNE

Certificate Courses | VET Standard Study Periods

Study Periods Period Start Period End Tuition Payment Deadline Census Date*
2026        
Study Period 1 16/02/2026 27/06/2026 02/02/2026 17/03/2026
Study Period 2 27/04/2026 19/09/2026 13/04/2026 26/05/2026
Study Period 3 20/07/2026 28/11/2026 06/07/2026 18/08/2026
Study Period 4 28/09/2026 16/04/2027 14/09/2026 10/11/2026
2027        
Study Period 1 15/02/2027 26/06/2027 01/02/2027 16/03/2027
Study Period 2 26/04/2027 18/09/2027 12/04/2027 25/05/2027
Study Period 3 19/07/2027 27/11/2027 05/07/2027 17/08/2027
Study Period 4 27/09/2027 16/04/2028 13/09/2027 09/11/2027
*Some courses may have alternative specific different census dates depending on the course and unit delivery span. The dates above apply where delivery is within standard study periods

 

Diploma and above courses | VET Standard Study Periods

Study Periods Period Start Period End Census / Tuition Payment Deadline* Additional Census
2026        
Study Period 1 16/02/2026 27/06/2026 17/03/2026  
Study Period 2 27/04/2026 19/09/2026 26/05/2026  
Study Period 3 20/07/2026 28/11/2026 18/08/2026  
Study Period 4 28/09/2026 16/04/2027 10/11/2026  
2027        
Study Period 1 15/02/2027 26/06/2027 16/03/2027 13/04/2027
Study Period 2 26/04/2027 18/09/2027 25/05/2027 22/06/2027
Study Period 3 19/07/2027 27/11/2027 17/08/2027 14/09/2027
Study Period 4 27/09/2027 16/04/2028 09/11/2027 07/12/2027
*Some courses may have alternative specific different census dates depending on the course and unit delivery span. The dates above apply where delivery is within standard study periods

 

Census Dates – Sydney

Study Periods Period Start Period End Census Date*
2026      
February Intake NSW 16/02/2026 26/06/2026 17/03/2026
April Intake NSW 27/04/2026 18/09/2026 26/05/2026
July Intake NSW 20/07/2026 27/11/2026 18/08/2026
September Intake NSW 28/09/2026 16/04/2027 10/11/2026
2027      
February Intake NSW 15/02/2027 25/07/2027 23/03/2027
April Intake NSW 26/04/2027 17/09/2027 25/05/2027
July Intake NSW 19/07/2027 26/11/2027 17/08/2027
September Intake NSW 27/09/2027 14/04/2028 11/09/2027
*Some courses may have alternative specific different census dates depending on the course and unit delivery span. The dates above apply where delivery is within standard study periods