Letter of Offer

Mr Salman Shafiq 5 October 2023

c/- AusPak International - Pakistan - Lahore (HO)
12/A, Block A, New Muslim Town
Lahore, 54660
PAKISTAN

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1998

La Trobe Student ID: 22048496
Application ID: 6604194

Dear Mr Salman Shafiq

Congratulations, I am pleased to advise that your application to study at La Trobe University has been successful and is
provisional upon meeting the conditions listed below. A Provisional Offer does not allow you to accept this Offer nor to
pay the required deposit until all conditions are fully met. The details of your provisional admission are set out below:

Course Details

Course: MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SMIT

Course CRICOS Code: 037928B

Intake: Semester 2 2024 Commencement Date: 29 July 2024

School: School of Computing, Campus: Melbourne (Bundoora) Map

Engineering and Mathematical
Sciences

Estimated Annual AUD$ 39,400.00 Duration: 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee:

Orientation Date: Please check https://latrobe.edu.au/orientation for your specific campus orientation dates.

Acceptance Fees

To accept this Offer, you need to meet the admission criteria outlined below. An Unconditional Letter of Offer with further
instructions on how to accept and pay will be sent to you once we have been notified with proof where required that all
conditions are met. Payment should only be made when you receive the Unconditional Letter of Offer.

For reference, the following fees will be payable once an Unconditional Letter of Offer has been issued for this course (all
fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD$)):

Tuition Fee Deposit AUD$ 19,700.00

Medibank Comprehensive Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) [Single - 27 months] AUD$ 1,617.20

Less Amount Previously Paid (if applicable) AUD$ 0.00

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TOTAL DEPOSIT FOR ACCEPTANCE AUD$ 21,317.20

Conditions

This offer is subject to any condition(s) listed below. All conditions must be satisfied before an Unconditional Letter of
Offer can be issued.

This offer is conditional on sighting original/certified gap/work experience documents and bank Salary account
statement of student work experiences from 2022 to till date.

This offer is conditional on sighting original/certified official mark sheets of O Level .

La Trobe University must determine your eligibility as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) for visa purposes. You
can accept this offer only when you have completed and returned the electronic GTE assessment form. You may
be required to attend an interview with a La Trobe University staff member to determine eligibility as a genuine
student and that you are able to meet the GTE requirements. The interview takes around 30 minutes and will be
conducted via video call. A La Trobe representative will provide the instructions to schedule your interview. You are
required to demonstrate you have sufficient funds available for your study plan in Australia. Please provide a
completed Financial Declaration Form and evidence of financial capacity from an approved accessible fund
source. Please note that for applicants from Nepal, we only accept loans and deposits in banks listed under List of
'A' Class Commercial Banks in Nepal. You can find more information on the FAQs website.

Scholarships

Congratulations! You have been awarded the La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 15 Percent (CE15).

Terms and Conditions

Please refer to the Scholarship Terms and Conditions on https://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/la-trobe-international-
scholarship-terms-and-conditions

Notes
1. This Scholarship will be applied from the Second semester of study at La Trobe University and will be applied against
your tuition fees owing at that time of the Offer 2. This scholarship will apply as a percentage of your tuition fees for the
duration of your studies. This discount will appear as a discount on each of the subjects that you study during your
course and will be included on your Statement of Account that you receive after the census date. 3. There are limited
scholarships available, and therefore scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be required to
meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in this Letter of Offer AND accept your offer and scholarship before the
scholarship can be applied. 4. Please note that failure to meet your condition(s) and pay the full acceptance deposit on
time may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship. Therefore, we urge you to meet all criteria above as soon as
possible.

Course Notes

The commencement and orientation date will be published in Academic calendar, Key dates, La Trobe University
(https://www.latrobe.edu.au/calendar/academic-calendar) All fees listed are based on published fees for the current year
and will be subject to an increase if you are commencing in a future year. It is a mandatory requirement that all
international student visa holders are required to have an active visa length OSHC from the date of their arrival in
Australia until the date their visa expires. The listed OSHC duration is based on you arriving in Australia up to one month
before course commencement until your visa expires. If you wish to arrive in Australia for more than two months before
your course commencement date, your OSHC policy will need to be extended to include this period. In such an instance
please contact your Admissions Officer who can arrange an updated offer letter with extended OSHC duration and new
OSHC rate.

Offer Notes

Further Course Information
Detailed information about your course can be found in the
University Handbook which includes course content, rules
and structure, credit point requirements and specific course
requirements i.e. work or clinical placement information if
applicable. Additional information can also be found in Find
a course.
Major/Specialisation
If you have selected your Major/Specialisation at the time
of your application submission, it will be on your offer as
requested. Should you choose to select a different Major,
second Major or a Minor during your enrolment, please
check your change will not impact your original study plan.
Arrival
We are thrilled to have you join us in Australia! Once you
arrive, we encourage you to visit ASK La Trobe and
welcome zones, conveniently located on your campus. Our
team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive
support to ensure a smooth transition and help you settle in
as quickly as possible so that you can fully enjoy your study
experience. For more information on how to connect with
us and access our resources, please visit
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/prepare and
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/welcome/travel-
arrival.
Orientation
La Trobe University provides a variety of information

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sessions, fun activities, and social events to help you
become familiar with the university community. Our goal is
to support you in settling in as quickly and comfortably as
possible. You should book your flight to arrive in time to
participate in Orientation. We have specific sessions that
are tailored to your needs and concerns as international
student. Orientation dates can vary across different
campuses. For more information on these sessions, please
visit the Orientation Planner at
https://latrobe.edu.au/orientation. You can also check out
the Academic Calendar and find other key dates at
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/calendar/academic-calendar.
Balance Fee Owing
Should you have any fee owing, you must pay your fees by
the due date specified on your Statement of Account. If you
do not pay your fees by the due date sanctions will be
imposed on your student account, a late payment fee may
be charged and your enrolment may be cancelled. Please
check your Statement of Account after enrolment. Please
check https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students
/international/support/international-course-fees.
Fee Remarks
Please note the above Tuition Fees and OSHC amount are
indicative fee amounts and are based on current rates
applicable at the date of this Offer.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to
change. Any fee rate increases will be applied to all offers
of admission at the rate applicable to the Commencement
Date of your course. In the event of a variation between the
Tuition Fees as set out in this Offer letter and the approved
La Trobe published annual fee rates, the approved La Trobe
published annual fee rate for your year of commencement
will prevail AUD$ 39,400.00.
The Tuition Fees in this Offer are for a standard full-time
annual study load (120 credit points). The Actual Tuition
Fees that you will be charged may vary from what is listed
in this Offer and will be based on your subject enrolment
and the published Actual Tuition Fee for the
Commencement Date. The University reserves the right to
vary Tuition Fees on an annual basis. In the event of a fee
increase, the University will issue you with a Statement of
Account after enrolment for your Actual Tuition Fees, which
will indicate the specified due date for payment of each
subject. If you are enrolled in a greater than standard 60
credit point load in any semester, you may be required to
pay additional fees in that semester which were not
previously advised to you in this Offer.
Once you have enrolled and commenced your Course, the
Actual Tuition Fees for continuing students will not
normally rise above 7% per annum, except in
circumstances where additional costs are imposed on the
University to provide the Course. Should the University
decide to increase its fees, that increase will be applied at
the beginning of each calendar year.
Credit Policies
Credit in this offer is governed by the University’s relevant
credit policies. The policies detailing your eligibility and
arrangements can be found in the Admissions Standard –
Credit and Admissions Procedure – Credit policies.
Refund Policy and Privacy Statement
This Offer is subject to the University 'Refund Policy and
Privacy Statement'. The policy is detailed in the Offer
Acceptance Form and is available at
www.latrobe.edu.au/international-student-
refund, www.latrobe.edu.au/privacy and
www.latrobe.edu.au/privacy/student-information.
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Changes to or Withdrawal from Offer, Acceptance and
Enrolment
If you wish to decline your offer, please submit your request
via the online application portal by clicking the ‘Decline
offer’ button.
Once you have completed your acceptance and enrolment
but wish to withdraw from your course, please follow the
process in the
link https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/your-
course/enrolment/withdraw to submit your discontinuation
of enrolment request.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS)
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) assists international
students in the event an education provider is unable to
fully deliver their course of study. Please visit
https://tps.gov.au/ for full information.
Living Costs
The Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs
financial capacity requirements includes both tuition fee
and living cost. For living cost information please visit
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ or
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/life/living/costs.
Commencing Studies at La Trobe
With the reactivation of our campuses in 2022, we continue
to follow government advice to ensure our campuses are
safe study environments for all students as outlined in the
University’s Health and Safety Policy.
It is a requirement that you will be in Australia and prepared
to attend on-campus activities from the commencement of
the semester.
Note: If you are attending clinical settings or work
placements in healthcare facilities you need to provide
proof you have had your third dose or scheduled booster of
the COVID-19 vaccination and other vaccinations as
required. For more information
see: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/worker-vaccination-
requirements
Disclaimer
Please be aware that you have been made a Provisional
Offer. The University reserves the right to withdraw an offer
at any time after a Provisional Offer is made. If an offer is
withdrawn, the University will consider the applicant for a
place in a course for which he/she is qualified, provided
that a place is still available in that course.
Before accepting your offer, you must provide evidence of
having met those conditions outlined in the Conditions
section – the portal will not permit you to accept and make
payment until your conditions have been satisfied. If you
are required to submit documentation showing you meet
the conditions of your offer, please submit them via the
application portal.
What Happens Next?

1. Please ensure you read this Provisional Letter of Offer and any attached documents (if applicable).
2. Meet any condition(s) applicable to your offer. If you are required to submit any relevant documentation(s), please
submit them via the application portal.
3. Wait for an Unconditional Letter of Offer to be made. Once you meet the conditions, a full offer will be issued with
further instructions on how to accept and pay.

Where to go to find additional information

La Trobe Policies and Procedures - La Trobe Policy Library

Getting ready for university life - Starting at La Trobe and Orientation
We are here to help with any questions you may have about your offer or about La Trobe, please contact your
Admissions Officer by sending any questions via your online portal application or call us at (+61 3) 9627 4805 or 1800
619 768 (free call within Australia).

We look forward to receiving your acceptance to this offer and welcoming you to La Trobe University.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Stacey Farraway
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Future Growth)

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 OFFER ACCEPTANCE FORM
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

This is your enrolment contract with La Trobe University. Please retain a copy for your records and ensure that the
original form has been signed and returned to Admissions. It will not be possible to complete your enrolment until
this form has been signed and returned.

Section 1 - Personal details

La Trobe Student ID
no.
22048496 Application ID: 6604194
(located on your letter
of offer):

Family name (as

Shafiq Title: Mr
shown on Passport):

Given name/s: Salman Gender: Male

Date of birth
09-Dec-1998
(dd/mm/yyyy):

Address:

Telephone:

E-mail: salmanshafiq6674@gmail.com

Country of birth: PAKISTAN Citizenship: PAKISTAN

Passport no.: FT5180091

Section 2 - Degree course acceptance information

Name of course: MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Course CRICOS code: 037928B
Campus: Melbourne (Bundoora)
Duration: 2 year(s)
Mode of Study: Full Time
Credit (advanced standing): n/a
Enrolment and University Please check latrobe.edu.au/orientation for your specific campus orientation
Orientation: dates.
Required arrival date: No later than Orientation week which is one week before classes commence.
Commencement date
29 July 2024
(dd/mm/yyyy):

Fees: Tuition Fee per year: $ 39,400.00

Administration Fee $ 0.00

Tuition Fee Deposit: $ 19,700.00

Visa Length OSHC - Single 27 months: $ 1,617.20

TOTAL DEPOSIT FOR ACCEPTANCE: $ 21,317.20

All fees are quoted in Australian dollars ($AUD)

Fee Disclaimer
Please note the above Tuition Fees amount and OSHC amount as indicated on your offer letter are indicative fee
amounts and are based on current rates applicable at the date of this Offer.

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Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Any fee rate increases will be applied to all offers of
admission at the rate applicable to the Commencement Date of your course. In the event of a variation between
the Tuition Fees as set out in this Offer letter and the approved La Trobe published annual fee rates, the approved
La Trobe published annual fee rate for your year of commencement will prevail.

The Tuition Fees in this Offer are based on a standard full-time annual study load (120 credit points per year) or 60
credit points per semester or 30 credit points per term. The Actual Tuition Fees that you will be charged may vary
from what is listed in this Offer and will be based on your subject enrolment and the published Actual Tuition Fee
for the Commencement Date. The University reserves the right to vary Tuition Fees on an annual basis. In the
event of a fee increase, the University will issue you with a Statement of Account after enrolment for your Actual
Tuition Fees, which will indicate the specified due date for payment of each subject. If you are enrolled in a greater
than standard 60 credit point load in any semester, you may be required to pay additional fees in that semester
which were not previously advised to you in this Offer.

Once you have enrolled and commenced your Course, the Actual Tuition Fees for continuing students will not
normally rise above 7% per annum, except in circumstances where additional costs are imposed on the University
to provide the Course. Should the University decide to increase its Actual Tuition Fees, that increase will be applied
at the beginning of each calendar year.

Each subject that you enrol in within your Course has a Census Date after which you become financially liable for
subject. If you withdraw from a subject after the Census date you must still pay for the subject. The Census Date
for each subject you enrol in will be shown on your Statement of Account.

Information on other studying costs can be found at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/admin/fees-and-

money/other-costs

Study Requirements:
The La Trobe University Handbook contains course and subject information for all study periods. Course level
information including course content, rules and structure (including a requirement to complete any work-based
learning) Subject level prerequisites, modes of study, contact hours, content, assessment and other requirements
to complete the subjects.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) includes an industry work placement as a compulsory part of your degree. Please
check the University Handbook https://handbook.latrobe.edu.au/ for any compulsory WIL relating to your course.

International students can undertake 33% (one-third (or equivalent)) of their course online, with at least one unit of
face-to-face study in each compulsory study period. The only exception is if you have one unit to complete in your
final study period – this can be completed online.

Student visa condition 8202 states that students must remain enrolled in each compulsory study period and
maintain satisfactory course progress and complete their studies within the normal expected duration of the course.
For full details please refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-
and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions.

La Trobe has a team of staff dedicated to providing study support services to help you to get the most out of your
learning experience, if you are failing assessment and/or do not feel that you are doing as well as you could,
please seek help by contacting ASK La Trobe https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/ask-us/contact

Section 3 - Offer conditions and prerequisites

Conditions of Offer

This offer is conditional on sighting original/certified gap/work experience documents and bank Salary
account statement of student work experiences from 2022 to till date.

This offer is conditional on sighting original/certified official mark sheets of O Level .

La Trobe University must determine your eligibility as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) for visa
purposes. You can accept this offer only when you have completed and returned the electronic GTE
assessment form. You may be required to attend an interview with a La Trobe University staff member to
determine eligibility as a genuine student and that you are able to meet the GTE requirements. The
interview takes around 30 minutes and will be conducted via video call. A La Trobe representative will
provide the instructions to schedule your interview. You are required to demonstrate you have sufficient
funds available for your study plan in Australia. Please provide a completed Financial Declaration Form and
evidence of financial capacity from an approved accessible fund source. Please note that for applicants
from Nepal, we only accept loans and deposits in banks listed under List of 'A' Class Commercial Banks in
Nepal. You can find more information on the FAQs website.

Comments

The commencement and orientation date will be published in Academic calendar, Key dates, La Trobe University
(https://www.latrobe.edu.au/calendar/academic-calendar) All fees listed are based on published fees for the current
year and will be subject to an increase if you are commencing in a future year. It is a mandatory requirement that
all international student visa holders are required to have an active visa length OSHC from the date of their arrival

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in Australia until the date their visa expires. The listed OSHC duration is based on you arriving in Australia up to
one month before course commencement until your visa expires. If you wish to arrive in Australia for more than two
months before your course commencement date, your OSHC policy will need to be extended to include this period.
In such an instance please contact your Admissions Officer who can arrange an updated offer letter with extended
OSHC duration and new OSHC rate.

Section 4 - La Trobe College Australia

Yes
Have you also accepted an offer for: the ELICOS program at La Trobe College Australia?
No
Yes
a Foundation/Diploma program at La Trobe College Australia?
No
[_][_] / [_]
Commencement Date (dd/mm/yy): [_][_]/[_][_]/[_][_] Completion Date (dd/mm/yy):
[_] / [_][_]

Section 5 - La Trobe Scholarship, Grant and/or Bursary acceptance

La Trobe Scholarship, Grant and/or Bursary

As part of your acceptance, you are also agreeing to any terms and conditions of any La Trobe scholarship, grant
and/or bursary that has been offered to you as a part of your offer letter.

La Trobe Alumni Discount

La Trobe graduates are eligible for a 10% discount when applying for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program.
The discount reduces the tuition fee for all subjects by 10% and it’s available to local and international alumni.
Please note that this discount is not available to current scholarship recipients, graduates of our offshore programs,
sponsored students or for postgraduate Commonwealth Supported Places. The Alumni discount will automatically
be applied as a reduction to your tuition fees and will be reflected in the Statement of Account we send you twice a
year. For more information please visit our website https://www.latrobe.edu.au/alumni/benefits

Section 6 - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) details

It is an Australian Government requirement that all international students holding a Student Visa are covered by
OSHC (exemptions apply). Payment of OSHC needs to occur when you accept your offer. If you are accompanied
by a spouse (partner) or children, you are required to purchase the relevant family policy for OSHC. La Trobe
University will arrange visa-length cover with our preferred provider, OSHC by Medibank
www.medibankoshc.com.au/. OSHC fees may be subject to change without notice. Note that only Student Visa
holders are eligible for OSHC insurance.

Do you want La Trobe University to organise Health Insurance for you? Yes No
If YES, please confirm the type of cover required: Single Couple Single Parent Family

Please note your personal details will be submitted to our OSHC provider for the purpose of membership
registration and updates on the service they provide. Instructions will be provided on how to obtain your OSHC
Membership Card on your arrival at La Trobe University.

La Trobe University receives an administration fee from the preferred OSHC provider for processing your
healthcare application. All OSHC premiums are determined by the provider and are standard published rates and
include the administration fee paid to the University. There is no further amount payable by students.

If NO, only those listed below will not be required to have OSHC. Please provide documentation as proof of coverage.

I have or will arrange my own OSHC cover

Norwegian student covered by the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme
Swedish student covered by Kammarkollegiet
Belgian student covered under the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia

Section 7 - Emergency Contact Details

Family name: Given name/s:

Address:

Telephone: E-mail:
Relationship to you: Language/s Spoken:

Section 8 - Standard Semester Dates and Census Dates

Census dates

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The Census date for all teaching periods are published here https://www.latrobe.edu.au/calendar/all-
students/census-dates. Each subject offered at the University will have a Census date. The Census date is the
last date you can withdraw from a subject without being financially liable. Please refer to the above link for
information about Census date.

Dates for system-generated KN Grades

KN Grade

If a student withdraws from a subject after two thirds of the teaching period has passed but before the end of
teaching period, they will have a KN grade recorded against that subject. 'KN' signifies that a student has
withdrawn with academic penalty (i.e. counted as a failure).

A student cannot withdraw from a subject after the teaching period has ended.

Last Withdrawal without Fail Date

The last withdrawal without fail date is the last day on which a student may withdraw from a subject without
academic penalty.

For example, for Semester 1, 2023, the Last Withdrawal without Fail is 26/04/2023. This is the last day on which
student may withdraw from a subject without fail. Any subject in which a student withdrawn on 27/04/2023 will be
shown as FAIL.

Section 9 - Student Fee Procedure - International Student Refund Policy and Privacy Statement

The University reserves the right to vary Tuition Fees and these are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Changes to Tuition Fees will be applied at the beginning of each calendar year. Any fee rate increases will be
applied to all offers of admission at the rate applicable to the actual commencement date of your course.

STUDENT FEE PROCEDURE - INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REFUND POLICY

The Student Fee Procedure - International Students Refund policy observes the principles outlined in the Code of
Practice and Guidelines for Australian Universities published by Universities Australia and complies with the
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act. The policy applies to all commencing and continuing
international students (or their legal guardian or sponsor) and full fee paying students not holding a permanent
residence visa unless otherwise stated. All refund requests for course money (tuition fees) (as defined in the ESOS
Act) are conditional on the following:

The funds for the refund must be available (cheques are cleared, telegraphic transfers have been received);
Any debts to the University must be paid in full or outstanding amounts will be deducted from the refund;
and
The relevant School must have processed any course or subject cancellations.

For information, please refer to The Student Fee Procedure - International Students Refund Policy:
www.latrobe.edu.au/international-student-refund

The amount of refund a student is entitled to is dependent on:

a. the reason for the refund;

b. the stage of enrolment of the student; and
c. the day that refund becomes available to a student in the circumstances outlined in this Procedure and
associated documents.

The refunds payable in these circumstances are calculated according to the provisions outlined in Schedule A
Refund Entitlements

For information on How to Apply for a Refund: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/admin/fees-and-

money/refunds

Students granted Australian Permanent Residence

If a student is granted Australian Permanent Residence (as notified by the date stamped on their passport or on
formal notification by letter from Department of Home Affairs) before the start of semester or before the agreed
starting date they must inform the relevant Admissions Officer immediately and present their passport.

For more information: https://latrobe-current.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1661/

Tuition Protection Service

If a course is unable to be delivered La Trobe is required to offer a placement in an alternative course or offer a
refund in accordance with this agreement. Where La Trobe in unable to fulfil these obligations the Tuition
Protection Service will assist Students in these arrangements by finding an alternative course or to get a refund if a
suitable alternative is not found.

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Complaints and Appeals
If a student is unhappy with any decision made by the University relating to the refund of fees, and they wish to
contest La Trobe’s rejection of a refund application, students have access to an established dispute resolution
procedure, which do not circumscribe a student’s right to pursue other legal remedies. This agreement and the
right to make complaints and seek appeals of decisions and action under various processes, does not affect your
rights to take action under the Australian Consumer Law if the Australian Consumer Law applies.

Students who are not satisfied with the response received relating to the refund of fees can apply to the University
Ombudsman for a review of the matter, in accordance with the University’s Statutes and Regulations
www.latrobe.edu.au/about/management/organisation/ombudsman

La Trobe is committed to providing outstanding student experience and administrative process. If for any reason a
student is dissatisfied with the service provided by La Trobe students can email intapplication@latrobe.edu.au or
can choose to make a formal complaint via: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/support/complaints

If you’re not satisfied with the resolution of your complaint, in certain circumstances you may refer your complaint
to the La Trobe Ombudsman they may request the University to refer it to the Victorian State Ombudsman who is
the independent dispute resolution body in accordance with the National Code 2018.

For further information about the University’s complaints and appeals processes can be found at
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/admin/rights-and-responsibilities/your-rights

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Applicants warrant that the information provided in their Application and this Agreement are true, complete and
correct. If applicants supply false, incomplete or misleading information, either in their Application, this Agreement
or at any time thereafter, La Trobe may withdraw this offer and/or cancel their enrolment at any time, and consent
to La Trobe then notifying Australian Government agencies of the change to an enrolment which may result in the
cancellation of your visa.

The University is only able to effectively process an application for enrolment or arrange health insurance cover by
obtaining and disclosing relevant personal information.

The University may disclose personal information provided by applicants:

to a third party authorised by the University, to enable the third party to contact applicants or students by any
means whatsoever (including by email, SMS or telephone calls for an indefinite period), for the purpose of
assisting with the finalisation, processing and administration of an application
to provide information about the University generally
where disclosure is required or allowed by law; and
where you have otherwise consented.

Students authorise La Trobe to release personal information relevant to their Application and enrolment in any
course to any representatives you have authorised to act on your behalf, and to La Trobe’s preferred Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC) provider, and you acknowledge that this personal information can be disclosed by
La Trobe without consent when authorised or required to do so by law.

Students authorise La Trobe to access information relating to your visa status, including via the Australian
Government’s ‘ImmiAccount” and VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) facilities.

Students authorise La Trobe to release your personal information to any Australian, State or Territory Government
agency when required or authorised to do so by law or otherwise permitted under applicable law or the La Trobe
Privacy Collection Statement available at www.latrobe.edu.au/privacy and
www.latrobe.edu.au/privacy/student-information

If students have received sponsorship for their study, permission is given for La Trobe to provide the sponsor with
information about examination results and a broad outline of any health and welfare issues affecting your academic
studies. If under 18 years of age, authorisation is given to La Trobe to release academic progress information to
the La Trobe approved caregiver or guardian.

Information is collected during your enrolment in order to meet La Trobe University’s obligations under the ESOS
Act and the National Code 2018; to ensure student compliance with the conditions of their visas and their
obligations under Australian immigration laws generally. The authority to collect this information is contained in the
Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations
2019 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to
Overseas Students 2018.

Information collected about you during your enrolment can be provided, in certain circumstances, to the Australian
Government and designated authorities and, if relevant, the Tuition Protection Service (TPS), or state or territory
agencies, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. La Trobe manages personal information it holds, including
requests by individuals for access to their personal information, in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection
Act 2014 (Vic) and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic).

Section 10 – Conditions of acceptance and declaration

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I accept the offer of admission to La Trobe University in the above named course, and as indicated on the
attached offer letter, including any course credit (advanced standing) set out in that letter of offer. I declare
that, before accepting the offer, I have read and understood the letter of offer and this acceptance form
(including the terms and conditions) or if applicable, my agent has explained these to me.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the description of the course I am accepting on La Trobe’s
website. I understand that restriction apply to transferring to another course or another institution and that I
may not be able to do so.
I understand the qualification that I will gain upon successful completion (if applicable), the duration of the
course, the teaching and assessment methods used, any compulsory work placements (if applicable) and
the details and location of any other provider involved in the delivering of the course.
I understand the admission requirements of the course, including English language proficiency, educational
qualification or work experience required and whether course credit (advanced standing) may be required.
I understand the grounds on which my enrolment may be deferred, suspended or cancelled.
I understand that the Letter of Offer and my enrolment will be cancelled if I have provided any false or
fraudulent information to the University. I understand that the University will notify the Australian
Government and other authorities of the change to my enrolment, which may lead to the cancellation of my
student visa.
I confirm that I will provide original or certified copies of my documents at enrolment including official results
if the offer is based on conditional results.
I understand that it is my responsibility for keeping a copy of this Offer and Acceptance form and receipts of
any payments of tuition fees or non-tuition fees
I understand and agree that before I can commence my nominated course, I must satisfy any conditions
outline in my Letter of Offer or in this agreement. I understand and agree that I have the obligation to satisfy
all these conditions and if they are not fully satisfied on or before the date of the commencement of the
course, I cannot commence the course and the University may, at its option, terminate this contract.
I understand I must abide by my visa conditions by remaining enrolled, maintaining satisfactory attendance
and course progression for the duration of the course.
I understand I must be enrolled as a full-time student at all times, unless my under loading is supported by
an approved Agreed Progression Plan with my School.
I understand that I must not enrol in more than one-third of my total course by distance or online learning.
I understand that the quoted fees in my Letter of Offer are an indicative amount only based on a standard
full-time (120 credit point load per year) may vary from what is listed in this Offer and will be based on your
subject enrolment and the published Actual Tuition Fee for the Commencement Date. Tuition fees will
increase if subjects are above a 120 credit point load or if a subject is repeated. La Trobe University
reserves the right to increase fees on an annual basis. Once you have enrolled and commenced your
Course, the Actual Tuition Fees for continuing students will not normally rise above 7% per annum, except
in circumstances where additional costs are imposed on the University to provide the Course. I
acknowledge that I have sufficient funds to finance my tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of my
course. I understand that the tuition fee does not include the cost of books, materials, field trips or living
expenses and may be subject to adjustment.
I confirm that the OSHC information I have provided in Section 6 is accurate and I take responsibility for any
expenses arising as a result of the information provided.
If I have indicated I am a sponsored student, I hereby give my permission for the University to provide my
sponsor with information about my academic progress, examination results, changes to my enrolment
status, financial information, welfare issues as discussed and agreed with La Trobe staff, and any other
study-related issues. If my sponsorship is capped, or has conditional periods or hurdle requirements that
must be met to ensure continuation of the sponsorship, I acknowledge that I will be personally responsible
for covering any resulting tuition fee shortfalls.
I understand information is collected on this form and during my enrolment in order to meet the University’s
obligations under the ESOS Act and the National Code 2018; to ensure student compliance with the
conditions of their visas and their obligations under Australian immigration laws generally. The authority to
collect this information is contained in the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the
Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2019 and the National Code of Practice for
Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018. Information
collected about you on this form and during your enrolment can be provided, in certain circumstances, to the
Australian Government and designated authorities and, if relevant, the Tuition Protection Service (TPS). In
other instances information collected on this form or during your enrolment can be disclosed without your
consent where authorised or required by law. I understand that this agreement, and the availability of a
complaints and appeals process, doesn’t remove my right to take action under Australia’s consumer
protection laws.
I authorise the University to access the Department of Home Affairs Visa Entitlement Verification Online
System (VEVO) to obtain information on my visa status.
I understand and authorise the University to complete an Autonomous Sanctions consolidated list check, if I
am identified as an applicant from sanctioned countries prior to processing this acceptance.
I am aware of The ESOS Framework – providing quality education and protecting your rights document
available on the University's website
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/prepare/visa/conditions/your-responsibility and on
https://www.education.gov.au/esos-framework.
I understand my personal details may be forwarded to the University’s preferred OSHC provider and other
third parties for the purposes of arranging my OSHC, progressing my application and enrolment.
If I have indicated I am a Study Abroad or Exchange student, I hereby give my permission for the University
to provide my home institution/agent with transcripts of my academic results.

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 I am not a permanent resident/citizen of Australia or a citizen of New Zealand.I declare that I am a Genuine
Temporary Entrant (GTE) and will be a genuine student and that I have read & understood the conditions
relating to these requirements – for further information on GTE, please
visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-temporary-
entrant
I agree to advise the University of any changes to my Australian and home country addresses, telephone
numbers (including mobile number) and personal email address and who to contact in an emergency within
seven (7) days.
I confirm that I must provide a personal email address on this acceptance form.
I understand that I am not eligible to transfer to another registered provider until I have completed six
months of my principal course of study or the University has issued a Letter of Release.
I understand the continuation of my course is dependent on my compliance with my student visa conditions
which include satisfactory academic progress, attendance and payment of required tuition fees before the
commencement of each teaching period.
I will arrive on campus in time for the Orientation and Enrolment sessions and if I am unable to arrive by the
date listed I will contact the University for approval to arrive late, otherwise I may not be permitted to enrol in
the course, unless I have obtained permission from the University.
I understand that if I have any school-aged dependents accompanying me to Australia, they must attend
school and that I will be required to pay full fees if they are enrolled either in a government or non-
government school (fees are not required at government schools for school-aged dependents for
postgraduate research students and for dependents of students on certain Australian Government
scholarships).
I am aware that only 50 per cent of my tuition fees must be paid upfront and understand that I have the
option to pay more. I confirm that if I pay more than 50 per cent of my tuition fees upfront it is my choice to
do so.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the information in the Refund policy and Privacy statement
from the link provided in my offer acceptance.
I understand that I must be enrolled and on campus in Australia by no later than Orientation week which is
one week before classes commence on 29 July 2024. If I am unable to comply with this requirement, I
understand that the University may cancel my CoE, and I may have to transfer into an online course offering
offshore or discontinue my enrolment.

Student's Signature: Date (dd/mm/yyyy) [_][_]/[_][_]/[_][_][_][_]

Where a student is under 18 years of age, this form must be signed by their parent or guardian also.

Parent/Guardian's Signature: Date (dd/mm/yyyy) [_][_]/[_][_]/[_][_][_][_]

Email of Parent/Guardian:

Submitting your acceptance

Please upload this form to your online application portal or email it to intapplication@latrobe.edu.au

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