Refund PolicyProgram Cancellation by StudentAll refund requests must be made in writing to the Cashier’s Office. Request for Refund forms can be downloaded from the Pay Online page. New Students – Cancellation prior to commencement of semester Domestic Students - Domestic students who cancel their admission to a program of study before semester commencement will receive a full refund of fees paid.
- Fees are credited to students’ account and are held for a period of twelve months, after which the monies will be forfeited.
- Refunds must be requested in writing via the Request for Refund form.
International Students - International students who cancel their admission to a program of study before semester commencement will be charged the fee equivalent to a single subject fee.
- These penalties are waived where a student cancels due to serious illness or personal misadventure – as deemed by the DVC.
- Fees are credited to students’ account and are held for a period of twelve months, after which the monies will be forfeited.
- International students whose visa application is rejected will receive a full refund of fees. Proof of visa rejection must be submitted to the Office of Admissions in writing.
- Refunds must be requested in writing with documentary evidence via the Request for Refund form.
New Students – Cancellation after commencement of semester Domestic Students Domestic students who cancel their program after the commencement of the semester will attract the following penalty: - Up to end of Week 2 - No penalty (full tuition credit)
- Cancellations between week 3 and the end of Week 4 will attract a cancellation penalty in accordance with University Regulations.
- After week 4, there is no tuition credit. These penalties are waived where a student cancels due to serious illness or personal misadventure as deemed by the DVC.
- Refunds must be requested in writing with documentary evidence via the Request for Refund form.
International Students International students who cancel their program after the commencement of the semester will attract the following penalty: - Up to end of Week 2 - Fee equivalent to a single subject fee
- Cancellations between week 3 and the end of Week 4 will attract a cancellation penalty in accordance with University Regulations.
- After week 4, there is no tuition credit. These penalties are waived where a student cancels due to serious illness or personal misadventure as deemed by the DVC.
- International students who cancel their program whilst in Australia will have refunds, where applicable, forwarded to their home country.
- Refunds must be requested in writing with documentary evidence via the Request for Refund form.
Program Cancellation by the University If a program or subject is cancelled by the University, a full refund will apply. Program Deferment Domestic Students - Should a domestic student defer studies to a future semester all fees will be refunded according to the following schedule, credit can remain in a student’s account until the deferred study is taken up.
- Up to end of Week 2 - No penalty (full tuition credit)
- Cancellations between week 3 and the end of Week 4 will attract a cancellation penalty in accordance with University Regulations.
International Students - Should an international student defer studies to a future semester all fees may be refunded according to the following schedule, except the fee equivalent to a single subject. This fee must remain in a student’s account until the deferred study is taken up.
- Up to end of Week 2 - Fee equivalent to a single subject fee
- Cancellations between week 3 and the end of Week 4 will attract a cancellation penalty in accordance with University Regulations.
Individual Subject Cancellation Fees for cancelled subjects will be credited on a pro-rata basis as follows: - Up to end of Week 2 - No penalty (full tuition credit)
- Cancellations between week 3 and the end of Week 4 will attract a cancellation penalty in accordance with University Regulations.
Please note that overseas students on a student visa must undertake a full time study load per semester. Accommodation Cancellation - The following regulations should be read carefully. They will be strictly observed:) If you reserve a place in Residences, and then fail to take up Residence, the $600.00 down payment which is paid on booking your accommodation to secure your room will be forfeited.
- Upon registering in Residences and accepting a key it is considered that you have entered into a contract to remain in Residence for the duration of the semester.
Should you wish to resign from on campus accommodation and vacate your room at any time during the semester the following will apply;- Until the end of Week 12 you will be charged at the appropriate weekly rate for time spent in residences plus a maximum of 3 penalty units charged to your student account, 1 penalty unit = $200.00, 3 penalty units =$600.00.
- From week 12 onwards you will be charged the appropriate weekly rate for time spent in residences plus. plus a maximum of 3 penalty units charged to your student account, 1 penalty unit = $200.00, 3 penalty units =$600.00.
A student who is excluded from Residence, they will forfeit the semester’s accommodation fee. Unused dining plan refunded once the room key is returned. Inspection of the room will be completed by the Assistant Manager of Accommodation to ensure no damage to the room and ensure no further charges apply.
Fees and Other Costs Are Subject To Change Without Notice
All fees are correct at time of printing – January 2012. All fees are in Australian dollars. ExpulsionStudents excluded from the University for disciplinary reasons, or deported from the country for contravening visa requirements will forfeit all fees. Refund Policy pertaining to Electronic Payments All requests for electronic refunds must be made in writing and should quote the transaction number supplied by Verisign at time of payment. The University's Refund policy as set out above applies to these refunds. Application to re-credit FEE-HELPStudents should submit this form if tuition fees have been deferred through FEE-HELP and the student has withdrawn from the subject after the Census Date due to serious illness or other special circumstances. · Student must apply within 12 months after the day of withdrawal from the subject · Students must supply a written statement in support of their application · Original documents or certified copies must be provided with this application · Unsigned applications or those without the necessary supporting documentary evidence will not be processed. Refund policy and Student on US Financial Aid ProgramIf a student who is receiving financial aid from the US Direct Loan Program cancels their enrolment and is due a refund of tuition fees, Bond University will ascertain the amount (if any) that must be returned to the that Program. If such a student withdraws within 60% of the payment period a pro-rata refund will apply. If funds are to be returned to the Direct Loan Program, they will be disbursed in this order: - Direct Unsubsidized
- Direct Subsidized
- Direct PLUS
If Bond University is required to pay money on your behalf to the US Dept of Education as a result of your early withdrawal, you may be required to repay that money to the institution. Additionally, if you withdraw from the University whilst in receipt of aid, you may also be required to pay back money to the US Federal government.
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