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Applying for Refunds

Applying for Refunds

This is for non-Special Circumstances refunds for students fully or partially withdrawing prior to or within 28 days of confirmed course commencement or re-enrolment commencement date.

For Special Circumstances refunds for Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III and Certificate IV students, see Applying for Special Circumstances Refunds (Certificate I-IV).

For Special Circumstances refunds for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor, Associate Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master qualifications, see Application for Re-Credit of FEE HELP under Special Circumstances.

Applying for a refund

To apply for a refund you must complete the Refunds Application Form.

Your eligibility for a refund depends on your level of study, the reason for refund, and the date you withdraw from a unit or course.

  • To be assessed for eligibility for a refund of fees you must formally advise of your intention to withdraw prior to or within 28 days of confirmed course commencement. Complete and submit the Student Request form and Application for Refund of Fees form.
  • For full details see Melbourne Polytechnic Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Guidelines and the Administration of Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy.
  • An administrative fee of $50.00 will be deducted from all refunds for certificate I–IV courses except where the course is cancelled by the Institute. Where fees paid are less than the $50.00 administrative fee, this may result in no refund being issued.
  • Full refund of all payments will be made for ANY course cancelled by Melbourne Polytechnic.
  • Application for refunds must be made on official Application for Refund of Fees form.
  • All refunds will be issued in the name of the student unless alternate payee details are completed upon payment. The tax invoice issued will reflect the payee details. Any private arrangements for reimbursement between a student and a third party/employer is outside of the Melbourne Polytechnic Administration of Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Guidelines/Policy, and will not be entered into. All fees paid are non-transferable outside of Melbourne Polytechnic. Where payment of fees was made by cheque, the refund cheque will be made out in the name of the original payer.
  • Refund of fees will not be granted after 28 days of course commencement or re-enrolment commencement date for Certificate I-IV courses, and after census date for Diploma-level and above courses.
  • Tuition Payment Plans (DebitSuccess)
    • No refund of DebitSuccess 4.4% Billing Fee where repayments have been debited.
    • No refund of initial DebitSuccess $12.00 Administration Fee after the 5 day Cool Off Period.
  • For Special Circumstances refunds for Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III and Certificate IV students, see Applying for Special Circumstances Refunds (Certificate I-IV).
  • For Special Circumstances refunds for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor, Associate Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master qualifications, see Applying for Re-Credit of FEE HELP under Special Circumstances.