FEES & FINANCIAL AID
Studying at higher education level is a significant step, and you don't have to navigate it alone - support and guidance are available at every stage.
We're here to walk you through the payment and financial aid options at Whitehouse, so you have a clear understanding of what's available to you.
ACCESS TO FEE-HELP
Whitehouse Institute of Design is a registered Higher Education Private Provider. All of our higher education undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible for the Australian government's FEE-HELP. More on what FEE-HELP is below.
DOMESTIC FEES
Please note: Tuition fees and other charges are subject to annual review and may increase each year. Any increase in fees applies to both new and continuing students.
INTERNATIONAL FEES
Please note: Tuition fees and other charges are subject to annual review and may increase each year. Any increase in fees applies to both new and continuing students.
Whitehouse offers students the opportunity to experience a wide range of different studio practices, each of which will require specific materials and equipment. The design staff have put together the Art and Technical Kits to ensure that students have essential supplies to assist them in the execution of consistent high-quality work. Provided you maintain and take care of the kits, you will continue use many items throughout your studies and beyond.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE KITS?
Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Enrolment Guide for an itemised list of what's included in the kits, and what items students need to additionally source themselves. Admissions will provide you a copy as part of your application and enrolment process. It will be your responsibility to replenish supplies when consumed or misplaced.
COST
Varies depending on course, speak to admission for more detail.
HOW TO PURCHASE
Payment for the relevant Art and Technical Kit can only be purchased directly through Whitehouse. At the time of your Confirmation of Enrolment, you will receive a digital invoice for your Art and Technical Kit. Kit payments are to be made as soon as possible, but no later than two weeks prior to commencement of studies (or by the published cut-off date). This is to avoid delays due to late payment/shipping.
WHEN DO I RECEIVE THE KITS?
Kits will be distributed on Orientation Day.
Non-tuition fees incurred through studying at Whitehouse are governed by the Higher Education Support Act.
NON-TUITION FEES & CHARGES SCHEDULE
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|Cancellation Fee O/S – written notice of withdrawal or deferral received before course commencement = 10% of the study period tuition fee (international students only - penalty)|(max) $2,096.60|
|Refusal of student visa by Department of Home Affairs – 5% of pre-paid tuition fees or $500.00 (whichever is higher) (international students only - penalty)|5% or $500.00|
|Credit Card transactions surcharge - Visa and MasterCard (service charge)|1.10%|
|EFTPOS surcharge (Electronic Funds Transfer Point of Sale) (service charge)|1.10%|
|Late Payment Fee – Tuition Fees – as of study period commencement date (penalty)|$20.00 per week|
|Dishonoured payment (penalty)|$50.00|
|Reissue of Testamur or Reissue of Academic Transcript (service charge)|$50.00 to $200.00|
|Locker Hire – Annual (service charge) - $50.00 bond refundable|$100.00|
|Locker Key/Lock reissue (penalty)|$25.00|
|Reissue Whitehouse Student ID card (penalty)|$30.00|
|Overdue Library Book fee: $1 per day up to first 7 days, $10 per day thereafter (fine)|$1.00/$10.00|
|Lost Book Fee: minimum $150 or cost of replacement (fine)|$150.00 minimum|
|Printing fees - library (service charge)|$0.15 to $2.00 per sheet|
|Graduation ceremony (service charge)|$270.00 to $350.00|
|Appeal an assessment result – request a remark|$50.00 / $75.00|
* Reissue of academic transcripts and or Transcript/Qualification must be made in writing (see Request Issue of Transcript form) with payment/credit card authority and include current mailing and contact details, and in advance.
** Graduation ceremony – students are not required to attend the ceremony and can be conferred award in absentia without charge.
*** Students may be required to undertake private tuition due change of design specialisation or missed content though unsupported absences to assist with progression. Private tuition is also available upon request.
FEE-HELP is a Government loan that covers tuition costs for eligible higher education students. Full details are available in the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility generally requires Australian citizenship, along with some additional criteria. Your student admissions advisor will walk you through the available fee payment options, including FEE-HELP and how to obtain it, during the application process.
More information on FEE-HELP can be found at https://www.studyassist.gov.au/
Where a FEE-HELP loan is in place, the Commonwealth Government pays your tuition fees directly to Whitehouse, and a corresponding FEE-HELP debt is recorded against you with the Australian Taxation Office.
Note that FEE-HELP covers tuition fees only - it does not extend to accommodation, textbooks, study equipment or other study materials such as Art Kits and Technical Kits.
WHAT IS TERTIARY ACCESS PAYMENT
Tertiary Access Payment(TAP) is the Australian government's payment to school-leavers (aged up to 22) from regional or remote areas who need to relocate for full-time higher education studies. Eligible students may be able to access a one-off payment of up to $5000.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for TAP you must fulfill the following requirements.
* Meet study requirements - have completed Year 12 (or equivalent) and studying a course running for at least one academic year
* Relocate for study - move to attend an eligible provider at least 90 minutes by public transport from their family home
* Sufficient study load - Full-time or equivalent to 75% of full-time study load
* Meet the family income test - have parent(s)/guardian(s) with combined income of $250,000 or less in the relevant tax year
* eet the relevant Australian citizenship or residency requirements
See official website for full eligibility criteria.
WHAT IS REGIONAL?
Regional areas are places that aren’t in or near a major city. You can check if your family home is in a regional or remote area using the Student Regional Area Search.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications are made directly through Services Australia.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you have questions please reach out to our admissions team as we can provide guidance. More details are also available on the official website.
