Course Fee Budget Calculator
Add up tuition, materials and other fees across a course's duration to see your total and average cost per study period.
Your results
Calculation breakdown
- Total cost
- (fee per period × number of periods) + one-off costs
Worked example
A course charging $4,500 per semester over 6 semesters, plus $500 in enrolment costs, totals (4500×6)+500 = $27,500.
Assumptions
- Doesn't include HECS-HELP or other government loan schemes — enter your own out-of-pocket fee figures.
- Fees are entered manually since they vary by institution and course.
How this calculator works
Enter your per-period course fee, the number of study periods, plus one-off enrolment or material costs to see the total cost of completing your course and the average per period.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include HECS-HELP loans?
No, enter your own out-of-pocket or upfront fee amounts; use a HECS-HELP repayment calculator separately for loan repayment estimates.
Can I include TAFE or private college fees?
Yes, this works for any course type — just enter your own known fees for each study period.
What counts as a one-off cost?
Enrolment fees, laptops, uniforms or equipment you only pay once rather than every study period.
Editorial review and responsibility
Reviewed by the CalcAussie editorial team on 21 September 2026. Review scope: Method, Australian terminology, material assumptions, source links and user-facing limitations.
Calculator results remain estimates based on the figures entered. Check material decisions against current official information and report a suspected error so it can be reproduced and corrected.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.