A census date is the deadline by which you must take certain actions, such as drop a class. The census date applies to each class or ‘unit of study’ you are enrolled in.
Note: Census dates cannot be extended.
Each TAFE class has a different census date depending on the month in which the class started and the length of the class.
The easiest way to determine the census date for the TAFE classes you are enrolled is via Enrolment Online, or check out the Census date lists for TAFE classes.
Note:
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The tables below show what action you must take, how you can do it, and the penalties that apply if you fail to complete that action by the relevant census date.
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Action |
When by |
Penalty if you fail to complete this action by the census date |
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Provide proof of your eligibility for a government subsidised place. |
5 pm on the census date* for your first class |
Your enrolment will be changed to a full-fee place and you will be liable for substantially higher fees. |
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Lodge your Application for TAFE concession or exemption form. |
5 pm on the relevant class census date* |
Your application will not be considered for the current term. |
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Drop a class in person. |
5 pm on the relevant class census date* |
You will have to pay for any study you are enrolled in even if you are no longer attending classes |
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Apply for credit transfer/recognition of prior learning (RPL). |
5 pm on the relevant class census date* |
You will have to pay for any study you are enrolled in even if you are no longer attending classes |
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Cancel your enrolment (drop all classes in your program). |
5 pm on the relevant class census date* |
You will have to pay for any study you are enrolled in even if you are no longer attending classes |
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Take approved leave of absence from your program. |
5 pm on the relevant class census date* |
You will have to pay for any study you are enrolled in even if you are no longer attending classes |
* If the census date falls on a weekend or public holiday and you need to complete the action in person, the deadline to do so is 5 pm on the last business day before the census date.
Access Enrolment Online by logging in to myRMIT.
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Action |
When by |
Penalty if you fail to complete this action by the census date |
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Drop a class online. |
11.59 pm on the relevant class census date |
You will have to pay for any study you are enrolled in even if you are no longer attending classes |
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Apply for VET FEE-HELP (if eligible) and supply a valid Tax File Number |
11.59 pm on the relevant class census date |
You will be required to pay your tuition fees up front and in full without access to VET FEE-HELP |
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Supply a valid Tax File Number to defer your tuition fees to VET FEE-HELP |
11.59 pm on the relevant class census date |
You will be required to pay your tuition fees up front and in full without access to VET FEE-HELP |
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For help determining your census date:
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