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Course credit transfer and articulation
EIA may grant credits for the following, either individually or in combination: Specified credit; Exemption; Unspecified credit; or Block credit via recognition of prior learning to students who have achieved equivalent learning outcomes through other forms of formal, non-formal, of informal learning. Credit can be granted to allow a student to enter the qualification and/or to offset units of a course. The latter option will reduce the time (volume of learning) required to complete the course. EIA will not usually grant credit for units completed more than five years before the application unless there is evidence of how the student’s skills and knowledge have remained current.
For more details or to apply for credit transfer and/or RPL, please refer to Course Credit and Articulation Policy under Policy and Procedures and contact the Student Admissions and Enrolment Officer.
Withdrawal from a Unit
Students may withdraw from a unit(s) of study within a study period and according to the schedule of specific dates and course rules and ensure that their withdrawal will not have adverse impact of their progression of study. Students can self-withdraw from a unit(s) any time before the Census Date of the relevant study period. Students must be aware and understand the implications of the withdrawal or changes in their units on their study load and take full responsibility for their study progression.
IF students request for withdrawal from a course or a unit, please refer to EIA Student Enrollment Policy and Procedure on Policy and Procedures.
Deferment & Suspension and Termination
An interruption of studies is an authorised delay of study by a student who is enrolled in a course. Students may encounter unforeseen or extenuating circumstances which prevent them from undertaking their study as scheduled. Should this happen, students may apply for a deferment, suspension or termination of their study. EIA may also suspend or terminate the study of a student due to academic misconduct, a serious breach of the Student Code of Conduct or his/her inability to meet the minimum academic requirements.
Deferment
Students who receive an enrolment offer may apply for a deferral of enrolment in the following circumstances:
- Visa is not granted on time;
- Internationally recognised English language proficiency test delays;
- or compassionate or compelling circumstances;
Students who receive an enrolment offer may defer commencement of their studies for a maximum of six (6) months. Students who wish to defer their studies must submit a complete Student Deferral Suspension Cancellation form to the Student Admission and Enrolment Manager with relevant supporting documentation by the Census Date of the first study period. Late application will not be considered.
Suspension
Student-initiated suspension
EIA may approve a suspension if the student:
- has been enrolled with EIA for at least one study period, and
- has compassionate and compelling circumstances which mean they will be absent for more than or equal to 25% of the study period.
Students who receive an enrolment offer may defer commencement of their studies for a maximum of six (6) months. Students who wish to defer their studies must submit a complete Student Deferral Suspension Cancellation form to the Student Admission and Enrolment Manager with relevant supporting documentation by the Census Date of the first study period. Late application will not be considered.
Suspension and cancellation initiated by EIA
EIA may suspend or cancel a student’s enrolment on the basis of:
- Misbehaviour by the student;
- The student has failed to pay the required amount to undertake or continue the course as stated in the enrolment offer; or
- A breach of course progress or attendance requirements.
Where a suspension or cancellation has been initiated by EIA, the student will be given a written notice of intention to suspend or cancel that includes the reasons for the suspension or cancellation. The student will be informed that they will have twenty (20) days to lodge an appeal in accordance with EIA’s Student Grievance, Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure for non-Academic Matters and/or Student Grievance, Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure for Academic Matters.
Student Transfer
Applying for a release
Students must apply for a release using the release application form. Students should submit supporting evidence together with the release application form. A valid enrolment offer from another registered provider must be submitted together with the release application form.
A release will normally be granted (at no cost to the student), within 15 working days of the application, in the following situations:
- EIA fails to deliver the course as outlined in the written agreement;
There is evidence that the overseas student’s reasonable expectations about their current course are not being met;
- There is evidence that the overseas student was misled by EIA staff or its agent regarding the EIA or its course, and the course is therefore unsuitable to their needs and/or study objectives.
- An appeal (internal or external) on another matter results in a decision or recommendation to release the overseas student.
- In exceptional compassionate or compelling circumstances beyond the students’ control; such as serious illness or death of a close family member which has led to a permanent change in the student’s circumstances that makes continued enrolment inappropriate (independent evidence of the exceptional compassionate or compelling circumstances is required).
- The overseas student will be reported because they are unable to achieve satisfactory course progress at the level they are studying, even after engaging with EIA’s intervention strategy to assist the overseas student in accordance with EIA’s Student Progress and At Risk Policy and Procedure and the Standard 8 (Overseas student visa requirements). In the event that the release is granted based on 5.4.6, EIA will still report the overseas student course progress, which may affect the student’s visa.
Enrolling a transferring student
- EIA will not knowingly enrol a student wishing to transfer from another registered provider’s course prior to the student completing six months of his or her principal course of study except where:
- The original registered provider has ceased to be registered or the course in which the student is enrolled has ceased to be registered; or
- The original registered provider has agreed to release the student and recorded the date of effect and reason for release in PRISM.
- The original registered provider has had a sanction imposed on its registration by the Australian Government or state or territory government that prevents the student from continuing his or her principal course, or
- Any government sponsor of the student considers the change to be in the student’s best interest and has provided written support for that change.
- For a student who enrol into a package course, a student has gained the subsequent registered provider’s agreement to delay the start of those courses.
Payment of Fees
Enrolment Fee
The fee payable when an application is made to Edvantage Australia for an enrolment to a course or qualification. This fee is a non-refundable fee covering the cost of administration. There is an Enrolment Fee applied to every course application.
Non-tuition fees
Non-tuition fees cover items not directly related to tuition; this includes Material Fees.
Other Fees
Other fees include, but are not limited to, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and homestay/airport pickup fees (where applicable).
Payment Schedule
Students may sign a schedule which allows them to pay tuition fees in instalment. If a student is in breach of their payment schedule, EIA reserves the right to cancel the agreement and pursue the entire course fees owed.
International student
This is a requirement of the student visa for international students to purchase Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) that covers their stay in Australia. Students are required to purchase their own OSHC and provide evidence to EIA. This may be a written statement showing proof of purchase, or their valid OSHC card. International students are required to pay fees in advance before the Confirmation of Enrolment (COE).
How to pay tuition fees
- Pay fee directly to EIA in person to Level One 337 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, or
- Electronic/Online payment via EIA’s website
- Transfer of fund to EIA’s account (as indicated on the letter of offer)
- DO NOT pay tuition fee to a third party. EIA will not be responsible for tuition fee paying to a third party
For more information, please refer to EIA Fees and Charges policy.
Refund Policy
The process starts when a student withdraws or cancels his/her enrolled course(s) by submitting the Cancellation Form. If the student believes he/she is due or according the policy is entitled to a refund, the student is advised to complete a Fee Refund Application Form which will be available from the student reception area or EIA’s website. The submitted Form is reviewed by the Student Administration department to ensure completeness. The Student Administration department then signs and enters the date of receipt. The Form is then passed to the Finance department to review the student’s current payment status and amounts owing. The student file is checked against the EIA’s designated Student Management System (SMS) to confirm the agreed course commencement date. The refund is then calculated based on the Refund Tables (see below).
For more information, please refer to EIA Refund Policy and Procedure.
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