INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS –

FEES AND REFUND POLICY RTO Number: 41143 CRICOS Code: 03420M

Please ensure that when reading this policy document, you read the content in conjunction with the
definitions and terms available at www.nitaustralia.edu.au/definitions_and_terms to ensure correct
interpretation is made.

1. NIT does not require international students to pay more than 50 per cent of the total tuition
fees in advance before the commencement of the course for courses with a duration of
more than 25 weeks. Students, or the person responsible for paying the tuition fees, can
choose to pay more than 50 per cent of their tuition fees before they start their course.
2. Increase in fees will be well planned and advertised in advance so that students can
accommodate increases into future studies. Fee increases will not impact upon the
contracted arrangements with students who have an existing enrolment with NIT for the
specified course(s).
3. The cost associated with all enrolments in nationally recognised training programs is to be
invoiced, setting out the components of the fees (where costs other than course fees are
charged). GST is not payable on nationally recognised training program course fees or
education materials. GST may apply to the additional goods or services purchased (for
instance books, equipment, airport reception services, resources that are not a component
of the students’ course fees, or for additional coaching or mentoring services that a student
may choose to access).
4. Fees (full or part-payments) are required to be paid according to the schedule of fees and
each student’s agreement with NIT before any study commences. Students can pay by
electronic funds transfer, cash, bank cheque, or credit card. A receipt will be issued to
students for all payments made to NIT.
5. Students will be required to pay NIT on a cost-recovery basis any out of pocket expenses
that occur as a result of receiving and processing program fees, such as credit card
processing fees, a dishonoured cheque fee, any penalty charged by the financial institution
due to incorrect details provided by the student or debt recovery fees.
6. A Schedule for Fees and Charges lists all course fees, resource fees and other fees and
charges that may be applicable. To check the current schedule of fees and charges, please
visit: http://www.nitaustralia.edu.au/fees-and-charges/
7. Course fees do not cover other charges such as accommodation fees, living expenses,
resource/material fee, textbooks, stationery, equipment, government agency charges and
other incidental charges.
8. Where a student’s course duration is extended beyond the period of the visa, the student
will be liable for student visa extension and related costs.
9. Refunds will be paid to students according to the schedule and conditions for a refund set
out in this policy document. All refunds approved for payment will be processed within four
(4) weeks, with a statement that explains how the amount has been worked out, after
receiving the written request and full supporting documentation from the student.
10. No course fee refunds will be payable if:
a. NIT cancels student’s enrolment based on the student providing misleading, or false,
or incorrect or incomplete information.
b. Student’s enrolment is cancelled by NIT due to:
i. Breach of student visa conditions
ii. Disciplinary reasons
iii. The student not meeting satisfactory course progress requirements
iv. Non-attendance or not meeting satisfactory course attendance
requirements
v. Non-payment of outstanding fees

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vi. Non-commencement of a course

vii. Failure to resume course after a scheduled study or holiday break
viii. Student no longer holding a valid visa
ix. Student being missing (i.e. not contactable)
c. Student abandons the course without formally cancelling their enrolment directly
with NIT. Note: In the case of study abandonment, student will be liable for all fees
until the cancellation process is complete.
d. Student’s visa is cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) for any
reason.
e. Student’s visa is refused by the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) based on fraud-
related reasons including the student and/or their dependents providing misleading,
or false, or incorrect or incomplete information.
f. Student changes their visa status (e.g. receives permanent residency status) during
their study period. Note: Where a student changes their visa status (e.g. changes
education sector) and requires a new visa to be issued, the student is required to
bear all costs associated with the visa inclusive of medical tests.
11. No refunds will be payable for:
a. Fees, charges or deposits paid to other third-party education providers as a pathway
to or from NIT courses either directly or via NIT. Note: Student must refer to refund
policy of the relevant third party education provider and contact the third party
education provider directly for any refund applications or enquiries.
b. Credit card surcharge or merchant fees paid by the student.
c. Classes, assessments or examination missed by student as a result of illness or any
other reason.
d. Fees and charges that student has incurred for goods or services provided by parties
other than NIT (e.g. books purchased etc.).
e. Expenses incurred by NIT on behalf of student in respect of services or goods
provided by third parties (e.g. learning resources, OSHC, accommodation
arrangements, airport pickup etc.).
12. Where a student has not paid the fees by specified due date, NIT reserves the right to:
a. remove student's access to library services, enrolment records and NIT's online
Student Portal (TMS)
b. withhold completion certificates and academic transcripts
c. extend fee payment deadlines or to waive fees at the discretion of the management
13. NIT reserves the right to cancel student enrolment due to non-payment of fees. Course fees
or other charges overdue more than 14 days will be considered as non-payment of fees.
14. Where a student has an outstanding debt (including cancelled enrolments), NIT may
approach debt collection agencies and/or credit bureaus to recover outstanding debts,
which may affect the debtor’s credit history.

PROCEDURE FOR REFUND OF FEES

1. The student must make a written request for a refund with the details and reason of why
they are seeking refund along with the required evidence using the Refund Request Form
which is available from NIT reception or by request via email from
admin@nitaustralia.edu.au.

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2. All refunds approved for payment will be processed within four (4) weeks, with a statement
that explains how the amount has been worked out, after receiving the written request and
full supporting documentation from the student.
3. All refunds are paid to the nominated bank account or Credit Card account, details of which
are provided by the student in the Refund Request Form.
4. All refunds are paid by cheque or paid into the student’s nominated bank account in
Australian dollars (AUD) or in United States dollars (USD) where AUD option is not available
via NIT’s banks or financial institutions. NIT is not liable for any financial loss incurred due to
change in any currency conversion values or commissions charged by financial institutions.

SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS FOR REFUNDS

In case of visa refusal and student default, NIT will provide refunds based on the Cancellation Fees
listed in the table below:

The refund amount is calculated as:

Refund Amount = Prepaid Course Fees less Cancellation Fees

Note: If the amount of prepaid fees is less than the Cancellation Fees, the student will be liable to
pay the balance of the Cancellation Fees instead of receiving a refund.

Reason Notice Period Cancellation Fees

Visa Refusal
No refund will be granted to
applicants who do not provide NIT
with certified proof of visa refusal
received from DoHA.
Before study period/course
commencement
After study period/course
commencement
The lesser of either:
• 5% of the total amount of pre-
paid course fees;
or
• The sum of $500.00
$250 + Pro-rata of course fees used,
calculated on weekly basis.

More than 12 weeks before $500

study period/course
Student Default commencement
Between 12 - 6 weeks before 50% of the upcoming study period
Student withdraws (requests to study period/course course fees.
cancel enrolment) or student’s commencement
enrolment is cancelled due to any
Within 6 weeks before study 70% of the upcoming study period
reason except Visa Refusal or if any
of the reasons listed in clause 10 period/course course fees.
above apply. commencement
After study period/course 100% of the study period course fees
commencement

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In case of Provider Default, NIT will provide refunds or make arrangements as listed in the table
below:
Provider Default
NIT withdraws offer, fails to provide
the course/s offered or terminates an
education service before the study
period or course commencement
NIT withdraws offer, fails to provide
the course/s offered or terminates an
education service after the study
period or course commencement
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Refund/Arrangement
Offer a place in an alternative course or in a future intake available
for the same course.
If the student declines this offer, NIT will refund 100% of the pre-
paid course fees.
If in the unlikely situation that NIT is unable to refund fees, or offer
an alternative course, students will be referred to the Tuition
Protection Service (TPS) who will place the students in a suitable
alternative course or if a suitable course cannot be found, pay a
refund as calculated by the TPS Administrator. Detailed
information can be found at TPS website: www.tps.gov.au
Offer a place in an alternative course or in a future intake available
for the same course.
If the student declines this offer, NIT will refund the unused
portion of the pre-paid course fees calculated on a weekly basis.
If in the unlikely situation that NIT is unable to refund fees, or offer
an alternative course, students will be referred to the Tuition
Protection Service (TPS) who will place the students in a suitable
alternative course or if a suitable course cannot be found, pay a
refund as calculated by the TPS Administrator. Detailed
information can be found at TPS website: www.tps.gov.au
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