Mrandmrsh Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Nearly fainted when I was told the average TAFE course is $12-14,000, for 1 year, 3 days per week. Does anyone know of any cheaper options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eera Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 To do what? Short courses may be able to be done through an RTO who will have a set price, otherwise you either have to pay the full price (I'm assuming from the price quoted you don't have PR and are being charged overseas student fees), or wait until PR is attained and you get local price. Otherwise you may be able to do online free courses and get assessment only. Need more info on what you're trying to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Nearly fainted when I was told the average TAFE course is $12-14,000, for 1 year, 3 days per week. Does anyone know of any cheaper options? That's nonsense. A law degree at Uni costs less than that. TAFE costs depend on what course is being studied. Most domestic fees are in the $3-5k range. What sort of course are you looking at? You're not looking at International TAFE fees are you? They're extortionate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrandmrsh Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 To be honest I'm out of my depth. My 18 year old needs to do something with his life. We're on 457 visas. I called TAFE for some advise and they told me $12-14,000 was the average price etc. He's looking at Uni courses now but TBH I really don't understand it all. Need to get some factual information from a reliable source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest241083 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 .........have you looked at this option..? http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/study-with-us/enrolment-fees/financial-support-student-loans/vet-fee-help/#.V1Y7E3pkmrU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrandmrsh Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 .........have you looked at this option..? http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/study-with-us/enrolment-fees/financial-support-student-loans/vet-fee-help/#.V1Y7E3pkmrU Thanks, just looked but we do not qualify because he's classed as an International student. He's found a uni course he wants, Australia citizens circa $9000, International students $37,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrandmrsh Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 That's nonsense. A law degree at Uni costs less than that. TAFE costs depend on what course is being studied. Most domestic fees are in the $3-5k range. What sort of course are you looking at? You're not looking at International TAFE fees are you? They're extortionate. http://tafeqld.edu.au/course/10424/diploma-interactive-digital-media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest241083 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks, just looked but we do not qualify because he's classed as an International student. He's found a uni course he wants, Australia citizens circa $9000, International students $37,000 ............could he wait until a citizen...? ............as that's a huge difference in price.... ............sorry don't know the visa rules and lengths till permanent resident and citizen.... .............but that's a lot of money..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 To be honest I'm out of my depth. My 18 year old needs to do something with his life. We're on 457 visas. I called TAFE for some advise and they told me $12-14,000 was the average price etc. He's looking at Uni courses now but TBH I really don't understand it all. Need to get some factual information from a reliable source. Try to get him an apprenticeship. My son is a sparkie and once you're on an apprenticeship the days at Tafe come along free. He's since paid quite a lot to do top up courses himself that aren't cheap. He paid a lot to do his instrumentation course but it opens up a lot more job opportunities. More choice you have these days the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Try to get him an apprenticeship. My son is a sparkie and once you're on an apprenticeship the days at Tafe come along free. He's since paid quite a lot to do top up courses himself that aren't cheap. He paid a lot to do his instrumentation course but it opens up a lot more job opportunities. More choice you have these days the better. Don't think he would get an apprenticeship as a temporary resident either. Just have to suck up the International fees unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 And people wonder why we're so negative about 457 visas! This is one of the traps - international student fees are absolutely horrendous, and the child of a 457 visa holder is an international student. I don't know what his status would be if he went back to the UK for his education? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Are you going to be applying for PR at any point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Does anyone know of any cheaper options? I feel your pain. International student fees are a major issue for temporary visa holders and their children. Been there, done that. PR will get your children domestic higher education fees. Citizenship will allow your children to apply for their own student debt. That summarises the "cheaper options". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 TAFE is ridiculously expensive for domestic students now, in my opinion anyway. The increases over the past few years have been outrageous and have put many young people and older returnees off from studying. It is no longer accessible to everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 It's been mega expensive for non PR holders for many years. At least the last ten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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