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1. Fees
1.1. A full time study load is equivalent to four units.
1.2. Tuition fees, charges and accounts are payable in advance of each trimester/semester.
1.3. Students are not permitted to commence a trimester/semester until all outstanding fees, charges and accounts issued by PIBT or ECU are paid.
1.4. The total tuition fees stated in an Offer Letter are indicative only and are based on a full time study load for one trimester/semester. The final tuition fees incurred may vary depending on unit selections, study load and promptness of payment. Students will receive a credit to their account where the incurred tuition fees are less than the amount paid in advance.
1.5. PIBT has the right to increase tuition fees and charges from time-to time without notice.
1.6. Students enrolling in a second or subsequent trimester/semester at PIBT will be notified of the date by which payment and enrolment must be completed. Failure to enrol by the notified date may incur a penalty fee as detailed in the Results & Re-enrolment flyer.
1.7. Certain courses require the purchase of specialised equipment and/or clothing.
1.8. Should it be necessary for a student to repeat a unit, the full amount will be charged.
1.9. There is a 1.5% surcharge on credit card payments. 2. Payment deadlines
2.1 Unless determined otherwise, the due dates for payment of all fees payable are:
New International students: date shown on the Letter of Offer;
New Domestic students: date shown on the Letter of Offer;
Continuing International students: Close of Business (COB) on Friday prior to commencement of semester as shown on provisional invoice;
Continuing Domestic students: Close of Business (COB) on Friday prior to commencement of semester as shown on provisional invoice. 3. Response for non-payment of fees/non-enrolment in units
| Failure | Timing | Response | Non-payment of tuition fees for continuing students | By Monday of Week 0 of semester | If PIBT does not receive fees due before enrolment opens for the semester, the student will automatically go on the Instalment Plan. 1. The student will be sent a letter on Monday Week 1 of semester stating they have been placed on the Instalment Plan. 2. A non-refundable ‘Instalment Fee’ of $200.00 will be charged to their account which covers the extra work and costs to set up the Instalment Plan. The student will pay their fees in two instalments: - First instalment – 50% of fees due by Friday Week 2 of semester
- Second instalment – remainder of fees due by Friday Week 8 of semester
3. If the student fails to pay the first instalment or the second instalment by the due date, they will be reported to DIAC for non-payment of fees. What this means is that the student visa may be cancelled and the student may not be able to return to Australia for 3 years. 4. No other agreements or payment plans are available to students; 5. The Hardship Payment Scheme (HPS) has been replaced by the Instalment Plan scheme; no application for the Instalment Plan is required. | | Non-enrolment in units for continuing students | By Monday of Week 1 of semester | Students will be able to enrol in their units even if they have not paid fees. 1. If the student does not enrol in their units before Monday of Week 1 of semester, a non-refundable ‘Late Enrolment Fee’ of $200.00 will be charged to their account; - The ‘Late Enrolment Fee’ covers the extra work involved in changing class sizes, rooms, timetabling, class rolls and teacher recruitment.
2. If the student does not enrol in their units before Monday of Week 1 of semester, they will be at risk of: - missing classes which may result in attendance falling below 80% (attendance is taken from the first day of semester whether or not units have been chosen);
- breaching visa conditions (PIBT are obliged to report students to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship [DIAC]); and
- limiting their timetable options when selecting units.
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4.Tuition Fees
Fees costs are structured differently in most Australian Universities and Institutes between Local and Overseas students. This difference in fee structure between students reflects the additional costs in marketing in Overseas markets.
Tuition Fees & Charges 2009
Equivalent full-time study load and local unit pricing
Tuition Fees & Charges 2010
All tuition fees listed above are indicative only and are subject to change.
Important information
FEE-HELP – is a new Australian Government Loan Scheme that will assist eligible full fee paying students, who are Australian citizens, to pay their tuition fees at an eligible Higher Education provider. PIBT is an approved Higher Education Provider and can offer FEE-HELP to eligible students to assist them in the payment of all or part of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP loan can cover all or part of a student’s tuition fees. A maximum of A$81,600 (indexed) in tuition fees may be paid using FEE-HELP over a student’s lifetime. Please note: FEE-HELP is only vailable for Diploma programs. For detailed information please refer to the following Australian Government website www.goingtouni.gov.au/ and follow the links to ‘Fees, Loans and Scholarships, or contact PIBT. Program fees include: Tuition (a minimum of 1 semester’s fee is payable on enrolment) Airport reception Accommodation assistance on first arrival (Homestay Placement fee will apply) Free English support and academic skills seminars relevant to Australian study methods Orientation program Access to library, computing, sporting and social activities Assistance from Counsellor and Student Advisor if necessary Free 250MB Internet download
Program fees do not include: Books and stationery Accommodation Meals and Transport Health Cover Airfares Visa processing fee Uniforms and equipment
for science students Flying lessons for Aviation students
Unless otherwise stated, prices quoted above are exclusive of GST (goods & services tax). Where a supply is not GST-free, GST of 10% will be charged in addition to the quoted price.*
NOTE: PIBT conducts 3 semesters per calendar year: February/March; June and October. Most courses can be completed in 2 semesters when taking 4 units/semester.
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