On 30 April 2021, it was announced that ASQA will extend fee relief for vocational education and training (VET) providers and accredited course owners to lift the financial pressures on VET providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The table below shows how the financial relief measures apply to each of ASQA’s fees and charges.
| Fee / Charge | Waived from 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2021, as part of COVID-19 relief measures |
|---|---|
| NVR RTO Application-based Fees | |
| RTO Initial Registration – Application Lodgement Fee | |
| RTO Initial Registration – Application Assessment Fee | |
| RTO Renewal Registration – Application Lodgement Fee | |
| RTO Change of Scope – Application Lodgement Fee | |
| RTO Annual Registration Charge | |
| CRICOS Application-based Fees | |
| CRICOS Initial Registration – Application Lodgement Fee | |
| CRICOS Initial Registration – Application Assessment Fee | |
| CRICOS Renewal Registration – Application Lodgement Fee | |
| CRICOS Renewal Registration – Assessment Fee | |
| CRICOS Change of Scope – Application Lodgement Fee | |
| CRICOS Annual Registration Charge | |
| Performance Assessment (Audit) Charges | |
| Compliance Audit Charge | |
| Complaint Investigation Charge | |
| Evidence Review Fees | |
| Reconsideration of Evidence Fee | |
| Reassessment of Evidence Fee | |
| VET Course Accreditation Fees | |
| For existing course owners and existing RTOs: | |
| VET Course Concept Assessment Fee | |
| VET Course Initial Assessment Fee | |
| VET Course Renewal Lodgement Fee | |
| VET Course Renewal Assessment Fee | |
| VET Course Minor Amendment Fee | |
| VET Course Major Amendment Fee | |
| For new course owners: | |
| VET Course Concept Assessment Fee | |
| VET Course Initial Assessment Fee | |
ASQA is completing the logistical work needed to implement these relief measures as quickly as possible.
For more information visit: https://www.asqa.gov.au/covid-19/fees-and-charges-relief
