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Useful Publications for Registered Training Organisations/Higher Education Providers
Download the VET FEE-HELP RTO fact sheet (
PDF 194KB | 
RTF 97KB)
The VET FEE-HELP RTO fact sheet is designed to provide information to Registered Training Organisations and Higher Education Providers who want to know more about applying to become an approved VET provider.
Useful Publications for Students and Parents
Download the Information booklet (2010 edition) - ( PDF 384KB | RTF 974KB)
The VET FEE-HELP Information booklet is designed to assist students to understand VET FEE-HELP, and their rights and responsibilities when accessing VET FEE-HELP assistance.
The information in this booklet is valid for 2010 only. A copy should be kept for reference for this period.
Download the Student fact sheet
The VET FEE-HELP Student fact sheet is a quick reference guide for individuals interested in learning more about studying now and paying later using VET FEE-HELP assistance. This information is valid for 2010 only.
Useful Publications for Applying for Approval as a VET Provider and Approved Providers
There are a number of documents applicants should be familiar with prior to and during the application process. These are available to access and/or download:
Please note: in the case of any inconsistency between the draft VET Provider Handbook and the provisions of HESA or the Guidelines, the provisions of HESA and the Guidelines will prevail.
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VET FEE-HELP Quarterly Newsletter for Approved Providers
The VET FEE-HELP Newsletter aims to provide a tool to communicate VET FEE-HELP information to approved VET providers. This newsletter will be distributed to all approved VET providers on a quarterly basis (May, August, October and March of each year).
Approved Provider Training Publications
These publications form the VET FEE-HELP Approved Provider training package that is used in VET FEE-HELP end user training. An updated schedule outlining future VET FEE-HELP training sessions will be published on the website shortly.
Victorian Approved Provider Training Publications
These publications form the VET FEE-HELP Approved Provider training package that is used in VET FEE-HELP end user training for Victorian providers.
Marketing of VET FEE-HELP (only to be used by Approved VET providers)
These publications are designed to assist approved VET providers in the advertising and marketing of VET FEE-HELP following their notice of approval under HESA.
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VET Provider Handbook
Download the VET Provider Handbook ( PDF 795KB | RTF 2.4MB)
The Handbook explains the rules and procedures associated with administering VET FEE HELP. It is not an exhaustive summary of all obligations which apply to providers or prospective providers. Therefore, providers and prospective providers must also carefully consider the requirements of HESA, the guidelines and any determinations and should not solely rely on the Handbook.
The Handbook should be read in conjunction with HESA (especially Schedule 1A), guidelines and any determinations for VET FEE-HELP. These are the primary sources of the requirements with which providers must comply. Relevant sections and clauses of HESA, the guidelines and determinations are referenced throughout the Handbook. However, if there is any inconsistency between the content of the Handbook and the provisions of HESA and the guidelines, the provisions of HESA and the guidelines will prevail.
VET Administration Guidelines
Download the VET Administration Guidlines ( PDF 32KB | RTF 152KB)
The VET Administration Guidelines cover the following:
- Notice to Students
- Publication requirements for census dates
- Electronic communication.
These guidelines are legislative instruments made under subclause 99(1) of Schedule 1A of the HESA. They use the language of HESA in order to avoid any misinterpretation or inconsistency with the Act.
VET Provider Guidelines
Download the VET Provider Guidelines ( PDF 124KB | RTF 414KB)
The VET Provider Guidelines cover the following:
- VET credit transfer arrangements
- VET tuition assurance requirements
- Particular requirements for certain VET providers
- Fair treatment and equal benefits and opportunity
- Student grievance and review procedures
- Publication and other requirements for VET tuition fees
- VET fees.
These guidelines are legislative instruments made under subclause 99(1) of Schedule 1A of the HESA. They use the language of HESA in order to avoid any misinterpretation or inconsistency with the Act.
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VET FEE HELP Guidelines
Download the VET FEE HELP Guidelines ( PDF 24KB | RTF 106KB)
The VET FEE-HELP Guidelines cover the following:
- Entitlement to VET FEE-HELP assistance
- VET credit transfer arrangements.
These guidelines are legislative instruments made under subclause 99(1) of Schedule 1A of the HESA. They use the language of HESA in order to avoid any misinterpretation or inconsistency with the Act.
Other Useful Publications
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