This schedule sets out all current fees, additional charges, and refund entitlements for ASC’s programs. It is a companion document to the Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy, which governs the principles, regulatory framework, and student rights applying to all charges listed here.
This schedule is updated annually and whenever a fee change is approved by the College Directors. Students enrolled at the time of a fee change are not retrospectively subject to increased charges for units already commenced.
The current version of this schedule is available via the LMS and on request from Admin.
2. Program Fees
Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies (HLT52215)
Fee Component
Amount
Notes
Total program fee
$19,020
Full fees for the two-year program
Enrolment deposit
$100
Non-refundable; payable on acceptance of offer
Materials fee
$200/year
See Section 4 Materials Fee
Maximum instalment amount
$1,500 per instalment
Regulatory cap — Education and Training Reform Act
Payment frequency
Monthly (10 payments per year of enrolment Feb-Nov)
As per individual payment plan
Dishonoured payment fee
$5 per occurrence
Applied automatically on dishonour
Late payment interest
2% per month
Applied after 30 days of non-payment
Short Courses, Workshops, and Qualification Upgrades
Fee Component
Amount
Notes
Diploma qualification upgrade fees
$3000
Instalment plan available
Short course fees
As published per course
Published on the ASC website and LMS at time of enrolment
Workshop fees
As published per event
Published at time of registration
Deposit
$100 if not published otherwise
Full payment required at time of enrolment
3. Additional Charges
Charge
Amount
Conditions
Replacement testamur or certificate
$35
Per document; payable in advance
Correction to issued certificate (student error)
$35
Where error was made by the student at enrolment; no charge where error was made by ASC
Late assessment fee
$40 (per task)
Where assessments are submitted past due date with no approved extension
Out-of-schedule assessment
$100
Where a student requests assessment outside scheduled assessment periods
Unit repeat fee
50% of applicable unit fee
Applies where a student repeats a unit following a NYC outcome
RPL assessment fee
As quoted
Based on scope of RPL application; quoted by the Director — Quality Assurance and Compliance prior to application
Reissuance of Statement of Attainment
$35
Per document
4. Non Tuition Student Costs
This Materials fee covers essential items required to complete practical training and is payable alongside Diploma tuition fees
Level 1 Materials Fee Breakdown
Monday items
Cost
Student handouts
$30
Zen/5 Element chart
$30
2 Tenugui working cloth
$50
Cooking class organic foods
$50
College T-Shirt
$40
Total:
$200
Level 2 Materials Fee Breakdown
Items
Cost
Student handouts
$30
Clinic Linens (sheets, pillowcases, face cloths, hand towels)
$120
Zen stick and reflexology chart
$50
Total:
$200
Indicative additional costs for the Diploma program include:
Item
When Required
Approximate Cost
Futon/bolsters for home practice
Level 1 — throughout
~$300–$600
Personal linen for practical classes / home practice (sheets, hand towels)
Level 1 — throughout
~$40–$50
White clinical pants (white martial arts pants recommended)
Level 1 clinic commencement
~$60–$70
Moxa and cupping kit (for home practice — optional, students may use college sets at clinic)
Level 1–2 (optional)
~$100–$110
Gua sha spoon (for home practice)
Level 1–2 (optional)
~$3–$4
5. Refund Schedule
Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies — Refund Entitlements on Withdrawal
Timing of Written Withdrawal Notice
Refund Entitlement
14 or more calendar days before the census date
Full refund of fees paid, less the $100 non-refundable deposit
After the census date — within the first week of the current semester
Pro-rata refund: fees for remaining weeks of current semester refunded, less deposit
After the census date — weeks 2–4 of current semester
75% of current semester fees refunded
After the census date — weeks 5–8 of current semester
50% of current semester fees refunded
After the census date — week 9 onward of current semester
No refund for current semester; fees for future semesters refunded in full
Medical or compassionate withdrawal (with supporting documentation)
Full refund of fees paid for the affected period, less deposit; Director discretion applies
Provider default (ASC unable to deliver)
Full refund of all fees paid, within 14 days of the default event
Involuntary withdrawal (College-initiated)
Pro-rata refund of fees paid in advance beyond the current billing period, less any outstanding amounts owed to ASC; deposit non-refundable
Short Courses, Workshops, and Masterclasses — Refund Entitlements on Withdrawal
Timing of Written Withdrawal Notice
Refund Entitlement
10 or more calendar days before the course/event start date
Full refund
3–9 calendar days before the course/event start date
50% refund
Less than 3 calendar days before the course/event start date
No refund
Medical or compassionate withdrawal (with supporting documentation)
Full refund; Director discretion applies
Provider default (ASC unable to deliver)
Full refund within 14 days
6. Scholarship and Fee Waiver Reference
Scholarship and fee waiver eligibility criteria, application processes, and conditions are governed by the Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy Section 5. No additional charges in this schedule are waived by scholarship unless expressly stated in the scholarship terms.
7. Review and Update Process
This schedule is reviewed annually in January by the Director – Business and Financial Planning, with any proposed changes submitted to the College Directors for approval. Approved changes take effect from the date of publication of the updated schedule. Students are notified of fee changes via the LMS and by email at least 30 days before the effective date.
Changes to fees that affect the regulatory caps under the Education and Training Reform Act require Advisory Board approval before implementation.