Conditions of Enrolment

SAIBT Certificate and Diploma Courses:

Fees

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  1. Provision has been made to safeguard payments made in advance by students as follows.
    • All tuition fees paid before the program commences will be deposited into the South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Student Fees Account.
    • For international students Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) will be withdrawn from the Student Fees Account and paid to the Health Insurance Fund before the student arrives.
    • When the student arrives SAIBT will withdraw funds from the Student Fees Account progressively throughout the semester.
  2. All fees, charges and accounts will be payable in advance as determined by SAIBT from time to time. Students will not be permitted to commence or continue their program at the beginning of any semester until all outstanding fees, charges or accounts are paid.
  3. Fees are correct as at the time of printing. SAIBT reserves the right to vary its fees at any time.
  4. Where a student studies less than or more than a full semester load (four courses) the student will pay the current course fee for each course undertaken.
  5. Should it be necessary for the student to repeat a course the full amount will be charged.

Other Conditions

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  1. The student is expected to attend all classes and undertake all tests and examinations during a program and abide by all SAIBT rules and regulations that are in force at any time.
  2. SAIBT may by written notice vary conditions of enrolment as may be necessary to comply with any law, regulation or amendment thereof of the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of South Australia.
  3. The Contract between the Applicant and SAIBT is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of South Australia.
  4. In the event of circumstances requiring urgent medical care and it is not possible to contact the parent/guardian, SAIBT is authorised as a matter of urgency to seek and provide appropriate care.
  5. The student must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement for entry into the program. English language proficiency will be tested. If testing reveals that English language skills are insufficient, the student will be required to include a bridging English course in the first semester of study or enrol in an ELICOS course prior to the commencement of studies at the discretion of SAIBT.

International Students/Visa Conditions

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  1. International students are not permitted to study part-time unless they are already in Australia on a spouse’s study visa or a diplomatic or dependent temporary resident visa.
  2. Student visas are usually issued for the period of the program. Students wishing to extend their visa should first consult SAIBT for assistance. You must leave Australia or seek a new visa before expiration of your current visa. Information on student visa application or renewal is available at http://www.immi.gov.au/.
  3. SAIBT is obliged to report to the Australian Government any student who does not attend classes or who is not making satisfactory progress in their studies. Such a student may be asked by the Government to leave the country.
  4. It is a requirement that international students pay Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while staying in Australia. OSHC fees are reviewed annually. As a member of OSHC 85% of the Government scheduled fees for private doctors, pathology and x-rays are paid. The OSHC does not cover any pre-existing condition prior to entry into Australia, including pregnancy.
  5. Student visa condition 8533 requires a student to notify their education provider of any change to their residential address in Australia within 7 days.
  6. International students can only work 20 hours a week while classes are in session.
  7. You should acquaint yourself with full Australian student visa conditions at http://www.immi.gov.au/ BEFORE accepting your offer at SAIBT.
  8. International students must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement for entry into the course. The English proficiency will be tested; if the test reveals that the English language skills are insufficient, the student will be required to enrol in an ELICOS course prior to the commencement of studies at the discretion of SAIBT.
  9. Information is collected on this form and during your enrolment in order to meet our obligations under the Education Services for Overseas students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 (National Code 2007); 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 ESOS Act, the Education Services for overseas Students Regulations 2001 and the National Code 2007. 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 Assurance Scheme and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager. In other instances information collected on this form or during your enrolment can be disclosed without your consent where authorised or required by law. Students may access personal information held by SAIBT by contacting SAIBT Reception.

    10. The ESOS framework designed for prospective students is now available here.

    The National Code is available here.

Refund Policy

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  1. Refunds due to provider default and visa refusal are decided in accordance with government legislation.
  2. All other refunds are offered solely at the discretion of SAIBT and will be calculated in accordance with the Refund Policy and Procedure in use at the time of the application for refund The current Refund Policy and Procedure documents are always available from the policy section of the SAIBT website
  3. The current SAIBT refund schedule is reproduced below
Prior to Week 4 100% of course fee credited to following semester No FEE-HELP liability
After Week 4 No refund and liability for any outstanding tuition fees
Prior to Week 4 100% program fee
After week 4 No refund and liability for any outstanding tuition fees
More than 10 weeks prior to commencement of program 100% less AUD$500 administration fee
More than 4 weeks and up to 10 weeks prior to commencement of program 70% of semester fees
4 weeks or less prior to commencement of program 40% of semester fees
Weeks 1-4 30% of semester fees less AUD$500 administration fee
After week 4 No refund and liability for any outstanding tuition fees
Visa Refused (Proof of refusal necessary) 100% less A$200 administration fee
Visa Cancelled For any reason No refund and liability for any outstanding tuition fees
Refund requested within 12 months of expected commencement date 30% of semester fees less A$500 administration fee
Refund requested more than 12 months after expected commencement date No Refund
Late arrival No refund for missed classes
Deferral (prior to commencement) or Leave of Absence (prior to Week 4) Fees can be transferred to a later start date within 12 months
Transfer to University other than UniSA (Proof of meeting entry requirements must be provided) 70% of balance fees paid for future courses
Student Expelled No refund
Program Cancelled 100%

Applications for refunds should be made on the Request for Refund form available from the Student Services Centre and SAIBT website. The form should be handed to the Student Services Centre as soon as possible after the reason for a refund arises. Refunds will be paid within 4 weeks in the case of student default, and 2 weeks in the case of SAIBT default.

International students who withdraw from their programs will have their COE’s cancelled, which may also result in visa cancellation.

Transfer Policy

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CELUSA and SAIBT will approve a student’s request to transfer provider in all genuine cases where transfer is in the best interests of the student.

5.1 Enrolling Transfer Students

CELUSA and SAIBT will not enrol a student wishing to transfer from another registered provider prior to the student completing six months of their principal course of study, except in those circumstances permitted by the National Code

5.2 Approving Provider Transfers

Provider Code: 02193C Page 2 of 2

Prior to completing the first six months of their principal program of study, students must provide evidence to show that they have a genuine need to transfer providers, and that such a transfer is in their best interests. The criteria for approving provider transfers are set out in the Transfer of Provider Procedure.

Deferment to Commencement of Studies

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If a student wishes to defer their admission until a later semester, SAIBT will hold the fees paid until commencement without penalty. If the student subsequently withdraws, the Refund Policy will apply as at the date SAIBT was advised.

Leave of Absence

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If a student wishes to take a leave of absence from their course after enrolment and within the first four weeks of course commencement, SAIBT will transfer any fees paid to the next semester. If the student subsequently withdraws, the Refund Policy applies from the date SAIBT received advice regarding the leave of absence. If the student applies for a leave of absence from the fifth week of the semester, his or her place will be held, but all tuition fees applicable to that semester will be forfeited. Leave of absence will only be granted for medical and compassionate reasons that can be substantiated.