We want to see you succeed. Before deciding to withdraw consider the following support options:
- Course-related - If the course isn’t what you expected or is challenging, discuss options with your Head of Programs.
- Financial - Contact Client Services if you’re struggling with financial commitments.
- Health - Visit the Supporting students wellbeing page for resources or contact Accessibility and Learning Support for additional support.
- Other - Utilise Library Services(opens in a new tab) for study support, Read Write Now(opens in a new tab) for free one-to-one tutoring, Koolark mentor support for students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Partial Withdrawals
If you’re withdrawing from some units but not the entire course, discuss this with your Head of Programs. Consider if the unit is a prerequisite or part of a clustered delivery. Withdrawing from some units may affect your ability to complete your qualification and may require enrolling in additional units.
Refunds
Check the Census dates and read our refund policy. The Census dates are on your Confirmation of Enrolment. Contact Client Services for a replacement if needed. Students on a payment plan must continue payments until all fees are paid. VET Student Loan fees will be deferred to the loan.
Students on a payment plan will need to continue with their payments until all fees are paid. Students on a VET Student Loan will have the fees deferred to their loan.
Centrelink and Transperth Concessions
To be eligible for Centrelink payments and public transport concessions, you must be enrolled full-time. Withdrawing may impact these entitlements.
Access to NMTAFE System
After withdrawing from your course or completing your studies, your Microsoft 365 account will remain active for 85 days before being disabled and permanently deleted. We recommend saving any important data to another service before your access is removed, as data cannot be recovered afterward. Additionally, access to Blackboard may end immediately upon withdrawal.
International Students
International students must be enrolled full-time as a condition of their visa. Contact the International Centre to discuss your concerns. Do not complete this withdrawal form.
Recommencing studies
If you withdraw from your course, you must re-apply to study in the future.
Official withdrawal
If you have definitely made the decision to withdraw, you will need to complete the withdrawal form below. Simply advising lecturers or not attending classes does not count as an official withdrawal and may result in financial and academic penalties.