Tuition Fee Refund

The Policy

A Fee-Help or VET Fee-Help eligible student who has paid their own fees may apply for a refund of the paid fees before or on the census date. Refunds apply only to the tuition component of student fees. Refunds are processed from the date of formal notification in writing of the student’s intent to withdraw. A late withdrawal fee will be charged.

The Refund Policy will be published in the Information booklet at the back of the prospectus, on all subject enrolment forms, and in the Student Handbook.

Communication of Policy and Procedure

This policy and procedure is communicated to the academic and support staff through the Staff Handbook and the HWBC Network. The Principal of HWBC is responsible for the training of the academic and support staff in the application of the policy and procedure.

This Policy and Procedure is to be published;

• On the HWBC Network
• In the Student Handbook
• On the HWBC website : www.harvestwest.edu.au

Procedure

Students are required to notify the Registrar in writing of their intention to withdraw. This can be done by completing a Change of Course form available from the Student Common Room, or by means of a letter. It is the responsibility of the Registrar to calculate the refund applicable and to advise the Finance Officer by memo.

The Finance Officer will then arrange for the refund to be sent to the student via cheque or internet banking transfer, if they are in advance with their fees, or to deduct the refund from the fees owing.