Frequently Asked Questions - Costs and Payments

There is a one-off registration fee of $330. Once you are registered as a student you will then pay per subject as you enrol each semester. Each subject as at October 2024 is $1089.  If you pass every subject first time the total cost of the course therefore, is under $22,000. 

This does not include any additional applications you may make during the course of your studies, for example applications for online exams. This also does not include the cost of text books or other study supports and materials.

No. The LPAB is not covered by any Commonwealth supported student loan scheme, and therefore students are not eligible for any HECS-HELP Loan or VET Student Loan.

Payments are made upfront per subject each semester. 

In general we are unable to accept payments by instalments. If there are extenuating circumstances, a short extension to the deadline may be considered. 

Students who are experiencing financial difficulties may be eligible for a No Interest Loan Scheme for educational purposes.

Permission to pay in instalments may be granted in exceptional circumstances with prior approval from the LPAB. Please note that grants of this nature are extremely rare. 

Prior to enrolling in any courses please make your request in writing by selecting the 'Miscellaneous'  button on the 'Welcome' page in STEMS. Then select 'Other Enquiry'. You will be required to provide supporting materials.

Payment needs to be made via the STEMS portal with credit card as we are unable to accept any bank transfers.

If this is not possible, we will accept an overseas cheque or money order in Australian dollars

You will need to inform the LPAB office if you intend to make payment via overseas cheque or money order.

You will be permitted to enrol with the LEC and commence tuition prior to receipt however your enrolment will not be processed by LPAB until payment is complete and if not received in a timely manner, you will not be permitted to sit for examinations.  

Payment needs to be made via the STEMS portal with a credit or debit card as we are unable to accept any bank transfers.