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Swinburne's ACS Professional Year Program in Computer Science is primarily aimed at graduates of an IT bachelor or master degree who are now holding a Skilled Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485) or Bridging Visa A. Students holding a student visa are not eligible for the program.  
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Program fees

Fees

The total fee for the 2009 program will be $13750.

* Course fee includes:

  • Enrolment fee
  • Fee for all study units and boot camps
  • ACS membership
  • Orientation program
  • Graduation ceremony and certificates

Special Payment Plan
Students have the option of paying 25 per cent of their program fee (plus a $250 enrolment fee) upfront; the remainder is payable in quarterly instalments.

Fee and Refund Policy

1. General

1.1 This policy applies to all students enrolled in the ACS Professional Year Program (hereafter known as “the Program”) offered by Swinburne University of Technology.
1.2 All fees are set and reviewed annually by Swinburne.
1.3 Unless otherwise stated, all other Swinburne general policies and procedures are applicable.

2. Payment of Fees

2.1 There is no application fee for admission into the Program.
2.2 On acceptance of an offer in the Program, students are required to pay the full amount of Enrolment Fee and Course Fee Fee within two weeks from offer notification.
2.3 To secure a place in the Program, students are required to pay the full amount of required fees by the due date. Students who fail to pay by the due date will have their offer of places withdrawn without further notification to students.
2.4 Students who have difficulties in paying by the due date are encouraged to contact Swinburne in writing to arrange, where possible, an alternative payment option.

3. Refunds

3.1 All students seeking a refund must complete and submit the Application for Refund Form, available from Swinburne International. Appropriate supporting documentation must be attached to the form.
3.2 In order for a refund to be payable, the funds must be available (e.g. cheques are cleared) and any debts to Swinburne must be paid in full or the outstanding amounts will be deducted from the refund.
3.3 Refund will normally be made in a cheque in Australian dollars within four weeks of receipt of a written request form the student.
3.4 Swinburne reserves the right to retain the amount of any agent or success fee incurred by Swinburne in recruiting a student, in addition to any other amount Swinburne is entitled to retain under this policy.
3.5 Where a student’s fees are paid by a sponsoring body or scholarship agency invoiced by Swinburne, any refund payable will normally be made to that body.
3.6 An administration fee of $50 will apply if a refund has to be reissued on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information supplied by the student.
3.7 Swinburne reserves the right to retain the full fee paid where an offer was made on the basis of fraudulent documents.
3.8 A full refund of any pre-paid fees will be provided if an offer of the Program is withdrawn by Swinburne, or Swinburne is unable to provide the Program, or Swinburne is unable to continue to provide the Program after commencement but prior to completion.
3.9 A refund of 90% of Course Fee will be provided if a student gives Swinburne at least four weeks’ written notice before the start of the Program of an inability to undertake the Program. Enrolment Fee is non-refundable.
3.10 A refund of 50% of Course Fee will be provided if a student gives Swinburne at least two weeks’ written notice before the start of the Program of an inability to undertake the Program. Enrolment Fee is non-refundable.
3.11 No refund is payable if a student gives Swinburne less than two weeks’ written notice before the start of the Program of an inability to undertake the Program, or if a student withdraws from the Program after commencement.
3.12 Students who fail or withdraw from any unit/element of the Program after commencement will have to repeat the unit/element at their own cost.
3.13 Exceptional circumstances may be accepted as grounds for a full or partial refund of any pre-paid Course Fee where a student would not otherwise be eligible for a refund, at the discretion of Swinburne International.

4. Grievance Handling

4.1 Any appeals regarding decisions relating to this refund policy should be lodged in writing with Swinburne International within 20 working days of the student receiving the original decision from Swinburne. Appeals must be in writing and addressed to the Associate Director, Compliance and Quality, Swinburne International.
4.2 A review of a student’s appeal will normally commence within 10 working days of the written appeal being lodged.
4.3 The student will be given a written statement of the outcome of their appeal, including reasons for the outcome.
4.4 Any decision made on the appeal shall be considered within the university’s policies, statutes and regulations. Where a student remains dissatisfied with a decision on appeal (whether under this policy or any university policy), the student may appeal to the Victorian Ombudsman.