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.
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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.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.