Training fee payment options

We recognise that annual training fees can represent a significant upfront expense. We’re introducing the instalment option in response to trainee feedback requesting greater flexibility around payment of fees.

The instalment option is only available to trainees who are required to pay an annual training fee (ATF). It is not available where the registration maintenance fee (RMF) is also payable for that calendar year.

The ATF instalment pilot is a carefully controlled first step to introducing greater payment flexibility while ensuring the college can effectively manage fee collection, examination eligibility requirements, and administrative processes.  

Limiting the scope of the pilot helps embed the process and iron out any problems before considering future expansion.

A built-in processing cost of A$180 (NZ$207 including GST for New Zealand trainees) will be applied to all trainees paying by instalments. The cost will be split equally across the three instalment payments.

Paying in instalments provides greater flexibility but also requires additional processing, monitoring and administration by the college. The higher fee partly contributes to these costs.

The processing cost will be split equally across the three instalment payments.

You can add a new credit card via MyANZCA Portal. On the My Profile page, navigate to the Payments tab. Scroll down to My Saved Payment Details section and click on the ‘Add a new payment option’ link to add a new card.

To make the new card as default, go to the Automatic Enrolments section and click on ‘View membership’ link. Select the card from the drop-down and save. 

When completing your registration form, you'll be able to select whether you wish to pay your ATF in full, or via instalments (if you meet eligibility requirements).

• Register for the ANZCA Training Program
• Register for the FPM Training Program

Once your registration is processed, you will receive an invoice. You will then be provided with payment instructions and your members portal login details.

You can view and pay your invoices via the MyANZCA Portal. Once your invoice is available:

1. Log in to the Portal.
2. View your annual training fee invoice.
3. Select your payment option. If you are eligible to pay via instalments, you can select this option.
4. Complete your payment online.

If you’re undertaking a combination of full-time and part-time training, you’ll have the option to pay in instalments via the MyANZCA Portal.

Once your invoice is available:

1. Log in to the Portal.
2. View your ATF invoice.
3. Select your payment option. If you are eligible to pay via instalments, you will be able to select this option.
4. Complete your payment online.

During the pilot phase, paying in instalments is only possible for one concurrent ATF. If you’re a dual trainee, you’ll be able to pay your 2027 anaesthesia ATF in instalments via the member portal. 

To pay your pain medicine ATF in instalments, please contact the faculty team.

No, fellowship subscription fees are not included in the instalment pilot. You can only pay your ATF in instalments.

Yes. When you elect to pay your ATF in instalments, this applies only to the current calendar year. You’ll need to opt in again the following calendar year.

Please continue to pay your invoice as advised. If you progress to fellowship after receiving your ATF invoice, any adjustments will be processed in accordance with ANZCA's business rules.

If your bursary application is approved:

• Your invoice will be adjusted to reflect the approved fee reduction between February and March.
• The updated invoice will be available to pay through the MyANZCA Portal.
• Eligible trainees can choose to pay the reduced amount in full or via instalments. 
• Successful bursary applicants who choose to pay in instalments will have the bursary applied to all three instalment amounts.

From 2027, ATFs for New Zealand anaesthesia trainees will be paid directly through the Health New Zealand funding process.

If you wish to opt out of this arrangement, please submit your request in writing to the Training team via [email protected] by 31 October 2026.

Trainees who choose to opt out of the arrangement will have the option to either pay up front in full by 31 January or in three instalments. If you wish to pay your ATF in instalments, you will need to notify the Training team via [email protected] for instalments to be organised.

For newly registering New Zealand trainees who wish to opt out, please follow the same steps when you submit your registration paperwork.

Health NZ have advised that pain medicine trainees are not on an award that allows them to pay the ATF directly. If you would like to pay in instalments, please contact the faculty team.

Training fee arrangements will be assessed based on your training circumstances and funding arrangements during the relevant training periods. Any fee adjustments required will be calculated according to the applicable fee policy.

We will contact you before the due date to progress this payment. It is important to note the payment schedule dates outlined on this page.

If you move to interrupted training after electing to pay by instalments:

• Fees will be recalculated based on actual training undertaken within the year. As your training fee now includes an ATF and RMF component you will be removed from the instalment plan.
• Any outstanding balance (including applicable ATF and RMF) will be invoiced and payable within 30 days. 
• Where payments made exceed the recalculated amount, the balance will be refunded.

Yes. If you undertake at least 26 weeks of continuous part-time training within a calendar year, your ATF is calculated on a pro rata basis.

• The fee is based on the approved full-time equivalent (FTE) percentage, rounded to the nearest tenth.
• Where part-time training spans two calendar years, the applicable ATF rates for each respective year will be applied.

The ATF is calculated according to the approved full-time equivalent (FTE) training fraction for eligible periods of continuous part-time training. 
A non-refundable part-time application fee will also apply to pro-rata part-time calculations. Trainees who elect to pay via instalments will be required to pay a built-in processing fee. 
Where training fractions change during the year, the fee will be adjusted according to the approved training periods.

No, the instalment option is only available to eligible trainees for paying annual training fee.

If you’re applying for a college bursary and will be training for the full year, we suggest you pay once you receive the outcome of your bursary application.

If your bursary application is successful, you will receive an invoice with the reduced amount, which you can pay via the MyANZCA Portal and can elect to pay in instalments.

If your bursary application is unsuccessful, you can elect to pay the ATF via instalments as per the published timeline or revert to paying the ATF in full within four weeks of receiving the bursary outcome.

If your bursary application is approved:

• Your invoice will be adjusted to reflect the approved fee reduction between February and March.
• The updated invoice will be available to pay through the member portal.
• Eligible trainees can choose to pay the reduced amount in full or via instalments. 
• Successful bursary applicants who choose to pay in instalments will have the bursary applied to all three instalment amounts.

We recognise that training fees can contribute to pressure for some trainees. If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, we encourage you to contact the college as early as possible. We'll work with you confidentially to explore appropriate support options.

If you elect to pay by instalment, you will receive three invoices over the calendar year. Instalment dates and amounts are published annually on the ANZCA website.

• First instalment is due 31 January
• Second instalment is due 30 April
• Third instalment is due 31 August

Instalment arrangements are not available for combined ATF and RMF payments. In these circumstances, you’ll need to pay your fees in full by 31 January.

Training fees are set annually by ANZCA Council. The college works on the principle that the cost of delivering the training program is covered by trainees, through training, exam and course fees.

Fees cover development, delivery and quality assurance of the training program, including:

• Educational activities and resources.
• Education development and delivery.
• Accreditation of training settings.
• Committee and governance functions.
• Systems, reporting, and administrative support.

If you have questions about your ATF invoice, eligibility for instalments, or payment arrangements, please contact:

• Anaesthesia training fees: Email ANZCA training team
• FPM training fees: Email FPM training team