Fees, Dates & Policies

2026 Course Fees – Domestic

2026 Course Fees – International

Trimester Dates

Below are the upcoming intake periods for the higher education courses.

Trimester 1, 2026

May Intake

Trimester 2, 2026

Trimester 3, 2026

Term Dates

Below are the upcoming intake periods for the Diploma of Counselling Practice and AIPC Professional Courses.

Term 1, 2026

Term 2, 2026

Term 3, 2026

Term 4, 2026

2026 Clinic Blocks

Payment of Fees

Each semester, the subject fee is paid for each subject in which the student is enrolled. Students are able to either pay their own fees for each subject in which they are enrolled or choose to pay the subject fees using FEE-HELP (if eligible). Students can also choose to pay a portion of their subject fees themselves and the remaining portion using FEE-HELP (if eligible). Please note that the above subject fees are current for this calendar year and are reviewed and changed at the Institute's discretion for future semesters.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students to pay their tuition (subject) fees. You can find out more about Fee Help from the following publication: Fee Help Information – 2026. The Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form to apply for FEE-HELP will be provided to you upon being offered a place in the course or, for current students, with your semester enrolment information.

If paying their own fees, students provide credit card details on the Semester Enrolment Form or pay their fees by cheque or money order. Subject fees are due within 14 days of the semester commencing and an invoice/receipt is issued to the student.

Additional and Non-Tuition Costs

The following additional and/or non-tuition costs apply:

Textbooks

Please refer to the Higher Education Learning Portal for the current list of textbooks. Students are encouraged to purchase the required textbooks prior to commencing their studies for the semester. Students are able to source textbooks from other suppliers if they choose. Students are able to choose from textbooks or e-books, depending on availability, and further information is provided each Semester as to where these can be sourced from.

Residential Schools

The courses include students attending compulsory Residential Schools for some subjects. Students are required to meet personal expenses such as travel, accommodation and meals. Travel includes travel costs to and from the Residential School location where the Residential School is held and travel to and from the Institute's premises each day.

When attending a Residential School outside your home city, you will need to budget for accommodation, meals, incidentals and return travel. Costs will vary depending on the location, travel dates and accommodation selected. Please refer to the latest ATO reasonable travel allowance rates as a general budgeting guide here.

Library

External students borrowing hard copy library resources will need to pay for postage to return the borrowed item/s to the Institute at Locked Bag 15, Fortitude Valley 4006. Please refer to the Australia Post postage calculator for current indicative pricing: http://auspost.com.au/apps/postage-calculator.html.

For students living overseas, please check postage costs with your chosen postal or courier service. Overdue items are charged at $1- per day until the item is returned.

Policies

Below is a list of policies and procedures for Higher Education students – for VET students, please refer to your relevant Student Handbook.

• Academic Complaints & Appeals Policy

• Academic Complaints & Appeals Procedure

• Non-academic Complaints & Appeals

• Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

• Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure

• Prevention & Response to Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination

• Diversity & Inclusion

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing of Students

• Intellectual and Academic Freedom

• Privacy & Personal Information

• Students with a Disability

• Re-Crediting A Tuition Fee Balance

• Admission & Enrolment

• Prevention and Response to Sexual Misconduct

• Teachout of Higher Education Courses

• Student Support

Graduate Attributes (Higher Education)

GA 1. Communication and teamwork

Graduates will be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across a range of contexts and environments, using digital technologies, orally, and in writing.

GA 2. Evidence-based thinking and research skills

Graduates will be able to apply evidence-based thinking and research skills to solve problems and make decisions. Graduates will be able to apply these skills to lifelong learning.

GA 3. Ethical and socially responsible practice

Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical, social and cultural awareness and inclusive practice amongst socially diverse groups. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of professional practice in relation to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

GA 4. Discipline Knowledge

Graduates will be able to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of their discipline to solve theoretical and real-world problems.

GA 5. Professionalism

Graduates will be able to apply skills and knowledge with professional judgement and accountability.

GA 6. Digital competence

Graduates will be able to utilise digital technologies effectively in their professional activities.

GA 7. Employability

Graduates will be able to be self-directed, resilient, and self-aware in building their careers.

Complaints or Concerns

Information on raising a concern with TEQSA is available at teqsa.gov.au/raising-complaint-or-concern.