FEES AND CHARGES POLICY:
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide an understanding for the application of tuition fees for individuals enrolling into training programs with MMTC Ltd’s RTO.

MMTC’s Fees and Charges Schedule will apply from 1st January, 2013 and is applicable to all enrolments in Government Funded Training Programs.

This schedule may be changed from time to time in consideration of Ministerial Directions regarding the application of Fees and Charges.

Note: MMTC Ltd does not charge fees in advance. All fees are charged and collected at/after enrolment.
MMTC Ltd does not charge any other fees then those listed below for Government Subsidised Training.

PAYMENT OF FEES:
All fees are payable within 14 days of receipt of invoice.

CALCULATION OF FEES FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL):
MMTC Ltd may apply a charge for any assessment conducted as RPL only if the assessment is conducted at the request, or with consent of the student. A fee will be determined at the time of request in consideration of the application.

VICTORIAN FEES:
Calculation of Fees:
For each enrolment a tuition fee will apply by calculating the total number of scheduled hours of government funded training which a person enrols to undertake in each calendar year training is to be delivered. Refer to Tuition Fee Schedule below.

CONCESSION TUITION:
For enrolments in courses at the Certificate IV level and below, MMTC Ltd will charge the concession fee to an individual who, prior to the commencement of training, holds a current and valid:

1. Commonwealth Health Care Card;
2. Pensioner Concession Card; or
3. Veteran’s Gold Card; or
4. An alternative card or concession eligibility criterion approved by the Minister for the purpose of these Guidelines.

The concessions provided for at (a) & (b) also apply to the dependant spouse or dependant child of the card holder.

MMTC Ltd must retain a copy of the relevant concession card specified above.

Refer to Tuition Fee Schedule below.

MMTC Ltd will grant a concession on the tuition contribution where it considers that collection in full would impose extreme hardship.

Local Area - $187.50
Apprentices/Trainees residing in the local area are to receive a partial exemption and will be charged an Enrolment Fee of $187.50. This partial exemption is to be granted on the basis that rural/remote Students are disadvantaged due to the increased costs associated with accessing training in country areas. Form 601A – Application for Local Area Enrolment Fee must be completed at enrolment and placed on the Student’s File.

REFUNDS:
Refunds will be payable to Students who withdraw from a course up until four (4) weeks after the commencement of the course. Refunds will be full apart from the minimum charge. A full refund will be provided where the Student takes up a place at another educational institution.
Refunds will be payable to Student’s on a pro-rata basis for students who withdraw after the four (4) week commencement period.
Where MMTC Ltd cancels the enrolment at any time fees will be refunded in full or pro-rata dependant on the training period completed.
All refunds must be approved by the Business Manager/Internal Auditor.

TUITION FEE SCHEDULE:
2013 Tuition Fee Schedule for enrolments in courses that commence on or after 1st January, 2013.

NOTE: Costs are calculated for ‘Eligible Individuals’ under State Government Victorian Training Guarantee

NSW Fees:

• A fee of $478.00 is payable per training year or part thereof calculated on a pro-rata basis.
• Fees are to be collected on enrolment at the beginning of each year of training.
• Existing Workers and School Based Trainees are not required to pay an Enrolment Fee.

FEE EXEMPTIONS:

• Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are exempt from paying NSW Fees. 2013 Fee Exemption Application Form must be completed and submitted with enrolment.
• Students who receive a disability support pension and students with a disability are exempt from paying NSW Fees for one NSW Course enrolment per year. 2013 Fee Exemption Application Form must be completed and submitted with enrolment.
• Students who receive one or more eligible Commonwealth benefits or allowances at the time of their enrolment by be eligible to pay a concession fee rather than the full NSW fee. In 2013, the concession fee is $187.50 per course enrolment.
  Eligible benefits include:
• Age Pension
• Austudy (including Veterans' Children Education Scheme)
• Carer Payment
• Disability Support Pension (second or subsequent course enrolment per year, first enrolment is exempt)
• Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment
• Family Tax Benefit Part A (maximum rate)
• Farm Help Income Support
• Mature Age Allowance
• Newstart Allowance
• Parenting Payment (Single)
• Sickness Allowance
• Special Benefit
• Veterans' Affairs Payments
• Widow Allowance
• Widow Pension (including Widow 'B' Pension)
• Wife Pension
• Youth Allowance

If you are a recipient of an eligible benefit or allowance, the concession fee may also be available to your dependent child, spouse or partner. 2013 Fee Exemption Application Form must be completed and submitted with enrolment.

REFUNDS:
Refunds will be payable to Students who withdraw from a course up until four (4) weeks after the commencement of the course. Refunds will be full apart from the minimum charge.
A full refund will be provided where the Student takes up a place at another educational institution.
Refunds will be payable (less the minimum charge) to Student’s on a pro-rata basis for students who withdraw after the four (4) week commencement period.
Refunds will be payable to Australian Apprentices who withdraw due to extended illness supported by a medical certificate.
Where MMTC Ltd cancels the enrolment at any time fees will be refunded in full or pro-rata dependant on the training period completed.
All refunds must be approved by the Business Manager/Internal Auditor.

APPEALS:
Appeals relating to the above Policy should be directed to the CEO or Business Manager, MMTC Ltd, PO Box 254 (335-339 Campbell Street), SWAN HILL, 3585.