Exemptions for courses under $1000
The Student Funds Trust Deposit Exemption Rules exempt some courses from the requirement to deposit student fees with an independent trustee.
The total fee charged to the student for the course must be $1000 or less (including GST) for it to be exempt.
Student Funds Trust Deposit Exemption Rules
Ongoing requirements for student fee protection
You should regularly check your student fee protection arrangements to confirm you have appropriate arrangements for any courses that are not exempt.
Application for approval of a Student Fee Protection (SFP) Mechanism and/or Supplier [DOCX, 69 KB]
Telling us you are exempt
If you meet the exemption criteria, notify us of your status by completing the SFP Exemption Notification form.
SFP Exemption Notification form [DOCX, 70 KB]
The form must be signed by the Chief Executive or chair of the governing body of your PTE.
If your situation changes, and your courses are no longer exempt, you need to:
- let us know as soon as possible
- ensure an approved student fee protection arrangement is in place.