FEES
A non refundable Enrolment fee of $200.00 (exclusive of Tuition fees, material fees and CoE issue fee) is required at
the time of enrolment. The enrolment deadline is 10 working days after the course commencement of the course.
Tuition fees DO NOT cover the charges for enrolment fee, textbooks, stationery and re-assessment fees.
Students, who fall behind in the payment of their fees or fail to pay their tuition fee on the due date, will be charged
a late payment fee of $120.00 per term. Students maybe refused training and assessment services and any requests
until such times as the fees are paid and up-to-date.
For more information on fees and complete schedule of charges, please visit our website www.times.nsw.edu.au or contact info@www.times.nsw.edu.au.
Please note that students will be required to maintain Academic progress in consultation with the course
coordinator OR Academic Manager. Should fees remain overdue for more than one day after the due date WIC will
inform the student of their intention to report them for non-payment of fees to DIBP via PRISMS.
CANCELLATION AND FEE REFUND POLICY
The request for refund must be made in writing to Times Academic College by using the Refund Application Form.
▪ No refunds will be paid to a third party unless it is indicated at the time the refund application is lodged, that any
refunds due are payable to a third party.
▪ Where a refund is approved, Times Academic College will make payment of refunds within 28 days of receipt of
Refund Application Form.
Withdrawal request must be made in writing to our administration office by using the Deferment, Suspension or
Cancellation of Enrolment Application Form.
Enrolment fee ................................................................................ No refund
Visa refused prior to course commencement .............................. Full refund less administration fee of $200
Withdrawal at least 28 days (prior to agreed start date) ........... 70 % refund less administration fee of $200
Withdrawal at less than 28 days (prior to agreed start date) ...... 50 % refund less administration fee of $200
Withdrawal after or on the commencement date ....................... No refund
Visa cancelled due to actions of the student ............................... No refund
Visa extension is refused .............................................................. Return of unused tuition fees
Withdrawal from study - current students .................................. No refund of unused tuition fees
(of the following term/s)*
Compulsory health Insurance (Student visa holders only) ......... Refer to OSHC provider
Accommodation booking fee ..................................................... No refund
Airport pick-up .............................................................................. Full refund if service cancelled prior to flight
arrival
*Deferment, Suspension or Cancellation of Enrolment Application Form must be received at least 28 days prior to the
commencement of the following term/s. For deferment, No refund will applicable unless visa has not been granted.
RTO DEFAULT
▪ Under the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) framework, if Times Academic College is unable to fulfil its obligations
to complete a course, The new TPS framework will facilitate the placement of students in the first instance, and where
this is not possible, provides a refund of unexpended tuition fees (i.e. tuition the student has paid for but has not been
delivered by the provider). This replaced the previous combination of Tuition Assurance Schemes and the ESOS
Assurance Fund.
▪ Times Academic defaults if the course they offer does not start on the agreed starting day.
▪ Times Academic defaults if the course stops being provided after it starts and before it is completed or
the course is not provided fully to the student because the registered provider has had a sanction imposed.
▪ If Times Academy College defaults, TA will refund to the student within 14 days after the default day and
receipt of your Refund Application Form.
▪ Times Acadmey College will give the student a statement that explains how the refund amount has been
worked out.
▪ Times Academy College dispute resolution processes do not circumscribe the student’s right to pursue other
legal remedies.
▪ This agreement and the availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of the student to
take action under Australia's consumer protection laws.
▪ The refund policy is subject to review from time to time.
▪ The Institute recommends that you read the ESOS Framework Information, which provides legislative protection for
International students, available at
https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx
ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION
Students are required to attend the orientation session. ELICOS Course’s Orientation session is usually held on the
Monday on the commencement date and starts at 8.45 am. Vocational Course’s Orientation session is usually held
on the Thursday prior to the course commencement date and starts at 9.00 am.
ATTENDANCE / ACADEMIC PROGRESS
ELICOS Course - Regular attendance of 20 hours per week is a requirement for all students. All overseas students
must follow the institute’s attendance policy at all times during your study periods. Students must also maintain
satisfactory academic progress at all time.
Vocational Course - Regular attendance of a minimum of 15 hours face to face and 5 hour online per week is
requirements for all students. All overseas students must attend a minimum of 80% at all times during your study
periods. Students must also maintain satisfactory academic progress at all time.
OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC)
All International Students are required to pay Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and maintain cover for the full
length of their visa. It is also the student’s responsibility to check the conditions of this health cover.
Rates (Single) 3 months $127.50 6 months $255.00 9 months $382.50
12 months $510.00 24 months $1020.00 Note: Fee maybe subject to change
INDICATIVE COST OF LIVING IN AUSTRALIA ($AUD)
According to www.studyinaustralia.gov.au The figure below is an estimate only to give an indication of the basic rate
of living costs under the Migration regulations. The cost can vary significantly depending on where you live in
Australia.
Cost of Living (excluding tuition fees) .................$18,610 a year
^ This includes clothing, food, accommodation, transportation, entertainment and travel cost.
You should be prepared in case your living costs are greater than the figure above.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS
Upon arriving in Australia you are required to advise us of your residential and email address, telephone number
and of any subsequent changes to these contact details. It is your responsibility to ensure that you always update
your contact details at the Institute to ensure you receive important information about your course, fee receipts and
any other important information.
