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Program Fees
| Program | CRICOS Code | Duration | Total 2018 Program Fees (A$) | |
| Foundation Programs (Fast track and Standard track) | ||||
| Foundation Program | 089333K | 2 or 3 trimesters | $20,680 | |
| Extended Foundation Program | 089334J | 3 or 4 trimesters | $25,400 | |
| Foundation Program for Medicine | 089335G | 2 semesters (April intake only) | $25,360 | |
| Diploma Programs (Standard Track and Fast Track) | ||||
| Diploma of Business and Commerce | 074637F | 2 or 3 trimesters | $23,880 | |
| Diploma of Engineering | 074638E | 2 or 3 trimesters | $28,320 | |
| Diploma of Information Technology | 074639D | 2 or 3 trimesters | $27,200 | |
| Diploma of Media and Communication | 074640M | 2 or 3 trimesters | $24,520 | |
| Diploma + Provisional Entry Program (PEP) | 3 trimesters | Diploma Fee + $4200 | ||
| English Language program (delivered by the University of Newcastle's English Language Centre) | 2018 fees (A$) |
| 10 week program | $4,250 |
| Other compulsory charges (in addition to course fees) | AUD |
| Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) per year (subject to review) | From $954 per year |
| Living Expenses | AUD |
| One year including accommodation | $20,290 |
Fees are indicative only and are subject to change.
Important Information
Please note the following fee deadlines apply to all new and current students enrolling at NIC:
| New Commencing Students | |
| Enrolment | Enrolment accepted with fees outstanding until the end of Week 2 |
| Fees Owing | Any outstanding fees owing may be payable by no later than the end of Week 2 of the first trimester/semester of study only |
| Late payment fee | Any payments not made by the due date will incur a non-refundable late payment penalty of A$200 and will accrue a further penalty of $A50 per week or part thereof until the full amount owing has been paid. |
| Late Enrolment fee | $200 to be charged for students not enrolled by 5pm on the Monday of Week 2, unless there are extenuating circumstances (eg visa delays). The waiver of the late enrolment fee is subject to approval by the College Director and Principal |
| Non-payment of owing fees | Academic results will not be released if all outstanding fees are not paid |
| Continuing Students | |
| Enrolment Deadline | Returning students are required to enrol by 5pm on Day 1 of the trimester/semester |
| Fees Due | Fees payable without penalty by the Wednesday before Week1 of the trimester/semester* |
| Non payment of fees | Any payments not made by the due date will incur a non-refundable late payment penalty of A$200 and will accrue a further penalty of $A50 per week or part thereof until the full amount owing has been paid. This charge is in addition to any late enrolment fees that may be incurred. Academic results will not be released if fees are not paid |
| Late re-enrolment fee | Any students not enrolled by 5pm on the Monday of Week 1 of the trimester/semester will be charged a non-refundable late enrolment penalty of $A200 |
* Students may request an Instalment plan, where a A$200 administration fee will be charged for an instalment plan for the trimester/semester. An agreement to the following conditions will apply:
- 50% of the trimester/semester's fees are payable by the end of Week 2
- The balance of fees owing will be required to be paid by the end of Week 8
- Non-payment of instalments by the due date will incur a non-refundable late payment penalty of A$200 and will accrue a further penalty of $A50 per week or part thereof until the full amount owing has been paid. Students may be reported to the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection for non-payment of fees
- Final academic results will not be released if there are any fees owing by the end of the trimester/semester.