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Domestic Tuition Fees |
| Total tuition fee per year (2009): $3032.00 NZD |
All Fees must be sent to the following bank account:
Account Name: South Pacific College of Natural Therapies Inc.
Bank and Branch: Kiwibank, Wellington, New Zealand
Account Number: 38 9009 0140393 000
Important: Please send deposit slip either by email or fax once a payment has been sent.
Fax: + 64 9 579 4977 or email: [email protected] |
| Included in the Tuition Fee |
| NZQA Registration Fee |
NZQA Reporting Fee |
| GST @ 12.5% |
Assessment and Tutorials |
| Public Trust Registration Fee |
| Not Included in the Tuition Fee |
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Course Books cost per year (Resource material details)
Medical Science Course cost (tuition cost)
Distance & Flexible Learning Postal Rates (per annum)
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New Zealand |
$400 |
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Australia |
$480 |
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UK and Europe |
$780 |
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USA and Canada |
$750 |
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Asia |
$750 |
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Middle East and Africa |
$780 |
*All postage rates are souced direct from NZ Postal Services 2008, Track and Trace Courier.
Please Note:
All distance course materials are sent by Track and Trace (NZ) and by international courier (outside NZ).
Students need to ensure that all course materials � including DVD�s - are returned to the college according to the time schedule sent with them, and are packaged in a similar manner to how they were received.
International distance students may have more than one unit of coursework sent at a time, depending on general rapidity of delivery. Domestic distance students will have units of course work sent one at a time.
It is college policy that the next unit of work that a student needs for studying will be sent only after receipt of the previous unit � please factor this into your study time calculations.
Example of Distance student (within New Zealand) cost of study for 2009:
| Annual Tuition Cost (2008) |
$3032.00 NZD |
| Distance Postal Rate (NZ) |
$400.00 NZD |
| TOTAL STUDY COST |
$3432.00 NZD |
*The distance student will also need to budget for course books. Please see ACCH course books price list.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Before any student can commence the course of study, the annual tuition fees and course related costs are required to be paid in advance; the options are:
SELF-FUNDED:
Please pay the tuition fee with bank cheque or direct credit. If paying by either method, please send transaction details to the ACCH office, as per the contact details above. It is also the students� responsibility to follow up any payment made with the college office.
We also accept credit card (Visa/MasterCard) payments; however, as there is an additional credit card charge of 6% on top of the invoice amount we recommend payment by either of the first two options.
STUDY LOAN AND/OR STUDY ALLOWANCE (New Zealand/Australian Citizen or Resident Only):
Students that wish to pay their tuition fees via a student loan need to contact Studylink directly on the toll-free number 0800-88 99 00, in order to obtain advice on applying either via phone, mail or online. StudyLink - visit the StudyLink Apply On-line site at: www.studylink.govt.nz.
Before applying to Studylink please ensure that enrolment processes are complete, by contacting the college office.
To obtain financial assistance with study costs from Studylink is a relatively simple process; however the entire process from initial application to actual payment can take between four to six working weeks.
For attending students, the student is encouraged to start the study loan process well in advance of course commencement. The annual tuition fee will be paid directly to the college from Studylink on behalf of the student.
WORK & INCOME NEW ZEALAND:
Students who wish to apply for financial assistance with tuition fees through WINZ (Training Incentive Allowance) will need to contact their WINZ case manager.
WINZ - www.workandincome.govt.nz
Students can also apply for financial assistance for any study related costs (books, stationary, transport cost etc) through Studylink and WINZ. The study related costs will need to be applied for separately to the tuition fee.
COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING STUDENT ENTITLEMENTS:
In regards to student benefits and entitlements ,the student is responsible for their own applications for student allowances, loans and benefits. Please contact the College office on 09 377 2214 for information on Studylink and WINZ registration, if required. The College is responsible for verifying enrolments and course start and finish dates, or providing enrolment details to relevant agencies.
FEE PROTECTION POLICY:
The NZQA and the Ministry of Education require the college to operate a trust fund with the Public Trust Office, an NZQA-approved operator, to protect student fees should the college cease to operate. In the unlikely event of the college ceasing to operate, students can obtain a refund of fees according to the refund policy from the trustees.
As the student progresses through the course, their fees are transferred from the trust account with the Public Trust Office to be used on the student�s behalf.
REFUND POLICY:
Students may withdraw from their course at any time, and the ACCH may also terminate a students enrolment for reasons which are at the ACCH�s discretion, and in line with ACCH policy.
All cancellations and applications for a refund must be received in writing. Fees may then be refunded according to the following policy, as detailed in the Education Act of 1989:
If a student wishes to withdraw within eight days from the start of the course, they will receive a full refund, less 10%, or $500 (whichever is the lesser amount) to cover administration costs.
No refunds will be given in the case of a students enrolment being terminated.
For international students, if a refund application is within the above requirements, we are required to inform the Immigration Service of changes to your student visa as part of the refund process. Therefore, we suggest that you contact the Immigration Service promptly to advise of changes to your visa status, or that you are returning to your home country. | 
