Census Dates
The census date is important because it is the deadline for:
- Finalising your units and course enrolment details
- Completing and submitting a Request for Commonwealth Assistance Form for VET Fee-HELP, Fee-HELP or HECS-HELP
- Providing a Tax File Number if you have requested a VET Fee-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP (if not already provided)
- Providing proof of citizenship if requested
Census dates are relevant to the following courses:
- TAFE Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses*
- Undergraduate courses
- Postgraduate courses
* TAFE Certificates have different withdrawal and refund rules. Please refer to TAFE Fees - Refund Rules / Amending Your Enrolment
Further information:
- 2012 Census Dates For TAFE and Higher Education (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
- DEEWR VET FEE-HELP information Useful information for students and parents
- DEEWR HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP information Useful information for students

