Students will receive a full refund of fees paid within 14 days and there will be no administration charge in the following circumstances:

• The course is cancelled.
• The course is rescheduled to a time and location that is unsuitable for the Student.
• A Student is not given a place due to the class being full.
• visa is refused

The calculation of the date would be when BC receives the refund application accompanied by the relevant supporting documentation.

If a student is able to produce evidence of a successful application for RPL in parts of a course where the full fees have been paid, they may apply for a full refund of fees for those units of competency, except for the application fee which is non-refundable.

• Download the Student Refund Request Form from the BC’s website. A hard copy of the form may also be obtained from the Reception.
• The student fills in the form, forwards it to admissions@barton.edu.au or submits it at the reception, along with required documents.
• The PEO assesses the application and the applicant will be advised in writing within 14 days after Barton College (BC) receiving the application.
• Payment of refund will be made within the following 7 days.

The amount to be refunded will be calculated in accordance with the following table:

• Application rejected by BCFull refund of tuition fee NOT including application fee ($250)
• Visa refused prior to course commencement OR withdraw at least 10 weeks prior to agreed start dateFull refund of tuition fee NOT including application fee ($250) The amount of unspent pre-paid fees that the provider must refund the student for the purpose of subsection 47E (2) of the Act is the total amount of the pre-paid fees the provider received for the course in respect of the student less the following amount: the lesser of: (a) 5% of the total amount of pre-paid fees that the provider received in respect of the student for the course before the default day;or (b) the sum of $500
• Withdrawal more than 4 weeks and up to 10 weeks prior to agreed start date70% refund of tuition fees NOT including application fee ($250)
• Withdrawal less than 4 weeks prior to agreed start date25% refund of tuition fees NOT including application fee ($250)
• Withdraw after the agreed start dateNo refund
• Enrolment is cancelled due to student’s misconduct or non-compliance with the rules and regulations set by the Australian GovernmentNo refund
• Course withdraw by BC (Before the agreed start date)Full refund including application fee
• Course withdraw by BC (BC is unable to deliver the course after the agreed start date)Refund of unused tuition fees. Pre-paid fees may be transferred to an alternative enrolment where the student agrees.
• The course is not provided fully to the student because the BC has a sanction imposed by a government regulatorReturn of unused tuition fees
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) feesNo refund if Statement of Attainment provided
• Abandons the course during the study periodNo refund and the balance of all outstanding fees for the course to be invoiced to the student
• Visa extension is refusedOnce the term starts, fee is not refundable Students have their own responsibilities to ensure they have valid visa(s).
• Withdrawal from study – current students (not including English Language Studies’ students) with confirmed extenuating circumstances) *Refund of unused tuition fees (of the following term/s) (Notification of Withdrawal from Studies) Form must be received 2 weeks prior to term commencement by the Administration Officer*)
• Compulsory Health Insurance (Student visa holders only)Refer to Overseas Student Health Cover provider
• Home stay Fees and accommodation booking fee (if applicable)Full Refund of unused fees if two (2) weeks’ notice is given (it also subjects to the service providers’ terms and conditions)
• Airport Pick-up (if applicable)Full Refund if service cancelled prior to flight arrival
• EFTPOS and/or credit card payment surcharge and any transaction feesNo refund
• Visa cancelled due to actions of the studentNo refund
• Where a student applies and is granted approval by the BC to transfer to another registered provider prior to completion of six months study of the principal course.No refund

BC will pay the refund to the same person or body from whom the payment was received on behalf of the Student. This includes credit cards, so where credit cards are used for payment, BC will refund that credit card.