If you wish to withdraw and apply for a refund, please follow the process outlined below.
Note - Fees owing are not reversed automatically and you should review the TAFE SA refund criteria outlined below.
1. Drop classes
Log into your myTAFE SA account and drop yourself from classes
If assistance is required download a PDF copy of the Add or drop classes using myTAFE SA - Reference Guide
2. Submit withdrawal form
Complete a Student Withdrawal and Refund form.
Types of supporting documentation:
3. Submit any supporting documentation with the withdrawal form within one week of completing the drop from your classes by email.
It is important you submit the Withdrawal Form - If you attend any component of a class (or in the case of flexible learning, have documented contact with the facilitator) but do not submit a withdrawal form, you may be resulted as a fail (F) and not be eligible for a refund or credit.
There are limited criteria under which a refund may be granted. This differs depending on the type of course. Details for each can be found below.
Refunds will not be granted automatically. You are expected to be aware of your work and personal commitments before you enrol, and will need to demonstrate that the cause of withdrawal could not be reasonably anticipated before you enrolled.
A full refund will be given if you:
A 50% refund will be given if you withdraw for reasons of personal circumstances beyond your control, after the relevant class (unit of competency / CRN) has started, but before 20% of the classes scheduled duration.
Acceptable reasons may include:
See also refunds for government funded loan schemes if these apply to you:
A full refund will be given if you provide a copy of the letter of offer.
No refund will be granted:
Where a refund results from a situation caused by TAFE SA, eg cancelled class, a full refund of the fees will be given.
A separate policy applies for international students. You should contact TAFE South Australia International on 08 8463 5487
Freecall 1800 882 661