Remission Or Refund In Special Circumstances
Policy: | All coursework programs including non-award programs |
This policy outlines the circumstances under which a student may seek remission of debt or refund of fees, following late withdrawal from subjects, and the rules relating to the application and review process.
The policy applies:
- to all students enrolled in award or non award subjects, where those subjects are recorded on the University student system, and
- where the student has withdrawn from subject/s after the census date, or
- where the student has failed a subject, and
- where the reason for withdrawal or failure is a result of special circumstances as defined by legislation, and
- where the special circumstances had a significant affect on the students ability to study, and
- where the application has been made within the legislated timeframes.
The policy does not apply to:
- Students who withdrew or took leave of absence before census date
(fees will be refunded or no debt incurred) - Students who submit an application outside of the legislated timeframes.
This policy is based on University statutes and fee policy, and on Commonwealth legislation, through the Higher Education Support Act (2003) (HESA) and the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (2000) (ESOS) legislation.
Details of these requirements are listed in the Appendices.