Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about:

  • the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
  • contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
  • a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.   

Administration of Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy

Show Field Notes
Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 14th December 2018 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 14th December 2023 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Executive Leadership Committee The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date 14th December 2018 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer Marin Radobuljac
Academic Registrar
This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner Cathy Frazer
Executive Director People and Student Success
This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author Toni Cristiano
Deputy Academic Registrar
This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact Marin Radobuljac
Academic Registrar
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This is the first document to be published in Melbourne Polytechnic's new Policy Register. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and in effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.



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Version History

Edition 9: Melbourne Polytechnic – 14/12/2018 – Administration of Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy, previously titled Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy, updated to provide an overarching policy statement. The majority of the Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy has been separated to the Administration of Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Guidelines.

Edition 8: Melbourne Polytechnic Executive – 21/12/2017 – Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy, amended

-  to include ‘Debitsuccess’ as an option for payment of fees;

-  Changes to rules relating to ‘Withdrawals/Refunds’;

-  Changes as required by the 2018-19 Skills First VET Funding Contract.

Edition 7: Melbourne Polytechnic Executive – 23/08/2017 – Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy, updated with the following changes-

i)  Definitions:  ‘Payment Plans’ updated to include statement ‘Payment Plans may be available to students via Debitsuccess’;  and

ii)  The statement “It will be the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that all prescribed fees and charges are collected” on Page 2 Clause A.3, Page 18 Clause E.2 and summarised in the Responsibilities and Tasks, Section 5, Page 23 has been replaced with the statement  

“It will be the responsibility of the Chief Finance Officer to ensure monies collected from fees and charges are appropriately banked and recorded in the financial systems of Melbourne Polytechnic.”

Edition 6: Melbourne Polytechnic Executive – 17/05/2017 – Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy, updated in line with the 2017 Skills First VET Funding Contract. In addition, the Schedules of the Policy that relate to Tuition Fees and Student Services & Amenities Fees have been made obsolete.

Edition 5: CEO & COO – 15/12/2015 – Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy – NMIT/GOV/D/7/200, updated in line with 2016 VET Funding Contract.

Edition 4: NMIT Board – 27/10/2014 – Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy – NMIT/GOV/D/7/200, updated in line with HESG provisions and, where applicable, change of name from NMIT to Melbourne Polytechnic.

Edition 3: Education Committee – 14/07/2014 – Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy – NMIT/GOV/D/7/200, updated to reflect changes identified in CN 2014-13 and CN 2014-14.

Edition 2: NMIT Board – 28/04/2014 – Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy – NMIT/GOV/D/7/200, updated.

Edition 1: NMIT Board – 30/09/2013 – Student Enrolment, Fees and Charges Policy – NMIT/GOV/D/7/200, new policy.