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Fees and Payment

Fees

Our SIBT program fees include free tuition and academic skills seminars, as well as student support, counselling, academic assistance and exclusive discounts and promotions.

Please see program fees for international and domestic students below.

Program Fees - International Students

If you are an international student hoping to study at SIBT, the following fees apply. International students are also required to obtain Overseas Health Cover.

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Unit Fees:

Students pay tuition fees per unit as they progress through their study. To secure a place at SIBT, students must pay the tuition fees for the first four units of study before their program begins. If a student is only completing three units in the first session, the fourth unit’s fees will remain as a credit on their account. Fees are correct as at the time of printing. SIBT reserves the right to vary its fees at any time.

Overseas Health Cover (OSHC)

International students also need to obtain Overseas Health Cover for the duration of their studies in advance of arriving in Australia. Students can expect to pay approximately A$594 per year of study (2017).

Click here for information and rates for Allianz, our recommended OSHC provider.

Program Fees - Domestic Students

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens are classified as domestic students for SIBT program fee purposes.

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Unit Fees:

Only Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders can access the FEE-HELP loan scheme. Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are not eligible for FEE-HELP, these students pay tuition fees per unit as they progress through their study. To secure a place at SIBT, students must pay the tuition fees for the first four units of study before their program begins.

Non-Tuition Fees

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EFTSL value

Your Effective Full Time Student Load (EFTSL) value for each session is:

  • Each unit of study in an SIBT Diploma is equal to 0.125 EFTSL
  • Full Time Diploma Program at SIBT, with 8 units equals 1 EFTSL
  • Full Time Standard Foundation Program at SIBT, with 8 units equals 1 EFTSL

Financial help

Financial help, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy, may be available for domestic students while they study. For more information visit www.centrelink.gov.au

Payment options

In order to accept your offer at SIBT, it is necessary to pay the fees and charges due as indicated in the Letter of Offer. This will include course fees plus the Overseas Student Health Cover charge (if applicable). Student must sign and return Acceptance Form along with payment or a completed FEE-HELP form.

Students who may be eligible for FEE-HELP:

  • Australian Citizens or;
  • New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets the long term residency requirement or;
  • Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holders

Students have a number of options when it comes to paying your SIBT tuition fees.

Refunds

If you require a refund of your fees, you will need to notify us in writing as soon as possible. You will need to provide your Confirmation of Enrolment, along with the mailing address of where you would like your refund to go.

Your refund will depend on your refund reason, and how you quickly you notify us in writing about your refund request.

Click here to view our Refund Policy and Refund Request Form.

Payment Options

If you are a future student, please refer to your Letter of Offer for payment information.

If you are a current/returning student, please make payments through your student portal.

Pay via our online payment portal 

SIBT accepts various payment options through our official payment partner – Flywire.

Flywire became our payment partner in December 2023.  Invoices and Letters of Offer sent to you prior to this date may have included different payment information.  

This portal allows you to: 

  • Execute, track and confirm your payment online in a secure portal
  • Use familiar payment options from your home country, in 140+ currencies
  • Access a 24/7 multilingual customer support team for assistance
  • Save on bank fees and ensure the best exchange rates with Flywire’s best price guarantee.

How to make a payment to SIBT

  • Visit your SIBT student portal to begin your payment.
  • Go to the payment/fees section of your student portal.
  • Select the country from where you are paying and your preferred payment method.
  • Enter your payment details and confirm your payment booking.
  • Receive instructions on how to complete the payment process, depending on your payment method.
  • Once payment is made you will have access to real-time payment tracking through email, in-app and text alerts.

Helpful Video about Fee Payments

A step-by-step guide to assist you with how to make your payment on Flywire.

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Ready to make your payment?

Need Help?

Visit Flywire FAQ page for guidance on frequently asked questions. Alternatively, please email support@flywire.com or call +61 2 8311 4772  Monday–Friday, 8.30 am – 5.00 pm AEST.

Payments for returning students

Payments can be made via our Student Portal.

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