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• For more information please contact the Student Services Hub on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.act.edu.au
• Applying and Enrolling
• Different Ways of Studying at CIT
• CIT Fees 2010
• CIT Degrees - Fee Help
• Having Your Skills Recognised
• CIT Qualifications

Applying and Enrolling

Programs listed in the A-Z Course list are clearly marked to indicate which application method you need to undertake.

There are three ways of getting into CIT programs:

• Online or hardcopy application
• Enrol any time - (via the CIT Learning Centre)
• 'Contact to register' (CIT Solutions programs only)

Online or Hardcopy Application

To apply online for your chosen course simply click APPLY NOW

Alternatively you can download an application form and forward it via post to (GPO Box 2825 CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601), fax (6207 3177), or in person to the Student Services Hub (Ground Floor, Block A, Constitution Avenue, Reid).

You can forward your application, via post (GPO Box 2825 CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601), fax (6207 3177), or in person to the Student Services Hub (Ground Floor, Block A, Constitution Avenue, Reid).

• Download an Application Form PDF Version (97Kb)
• Download an Application Form RTF Version (211Kb)

Assistance is available if you are print impaired. Please contact a Disability Coordinator on 6207 3328 or 6207 3329 either before you apply or as soon as you apply.

You can also pick up application forms from the Student Services Hub, Ground Floor, A Block, Constitution Avenue, Reid Campus.

Please note that completing an application form does not guarantee you entry to CIT. You will still need to be enrolled into the course. Please contact the Student Services Hub on (02) 6207 3188 for more information about your chosen course.

Enrol Any Time - (via the CIT Learning Centre)

You can enrol in courses marked 'Enrol any time' throughout the year by contacting the Student Services Hub on (02) 6207 3188. You will be supplied with up-to-date information about the course and details of enrolment. Do not complete an application form.

'Contact to Register' Programs

You need to contact CIT Solutions Pty Ltd on (02) 6207 4444 to apply for courses marked Contact to Register. Do not complete a postal application form.

Different Ways of Studying at CIT

Many of CIT Courses can be completed online, but may require some face-to-face attendance (not necessarily at CIT). You can study:

• via the CIT Learning Centre at either Reid, Woden or Tuggeranong
• Online

Studying via the CIT Learning Centre

Enrolling in a course offered through the CIT Learning Centre allows you to:

• enrol at any time
• study at a Centre, at home, online or at your workplace 
• be responsible for your own timetable.
  

For further information go to Flexible Learning page.

How can I find out about courses available through the CIT Learning Centre?

You can contact or visit either of our Learning Centres:

Reid
Block E
Reid Campus
Constitution Avenue, Reid
Phone: (02) 6207 4148

Tuggeranong
Reed Street, Tuggeranong
Phone: (02) 6207 3676

Southside
Block A
Cnr Hindmarsh Drive and Ainsworth St, Phillip
Phone: (02) 62074804

Some CIT courses can be completed online. They may require some face-to-face attendance for the purposes of assessment (not necessarily at CIT). Find out more about online courses.

For other information on the ways to learn provided for various courses contact:

Student Services Hub
Reid Campus
Constitution Avenue, Reid
Phone: (02) 6207 3188

CIT Fees 2010

Average general semester fees for full time study:

• Certificate I-III: $430 - $680 per semester
• Certificate IV-Diploma: $550 - $860 per semester 
• Advanced Diploma: $615 - $1100 per semester 
• Australian Apprenticeships Stage 1 programs are $181.90 per semester. 
• Australian Apprenticeships Stage 2 and 3 programs - Standard CIT fees apply.
• Associate Degree - Degree: Associate Degree, Degree and Graduate Diploma programs attract higher fees.

(Note: Semester fees for part-time study are lower and are a proportion of full-time fees depending on the study load.)

• Student Fee Payment Plans are available where fees total more than $500
• Scholarships are available to eligible students. 
• Fees include the Facility fee, CIT Student Association (CITSA) services fee and GST (if applicable). 
• Concessions apply to eligible Centrelink recipients in most circumstances. All applications for concession MUST be made at the Student Services Hub at time of enrolment or prior to the fee due date. Please bring relevant evidence with you to support your claim for a concession.

Concessions do not apply to:

• CITSA services fee
• Facilities fee 
• Apprenticeship/Traineeship courses 
• Higher Education fees (Degrees and Associate Degrees) 
• CIT Card replacement fee 
• CIT Solutions courses 
• Material/Resource fees 
• Excursion fees 
• Late fees 
• Administration fees 
• The sponsor of a student 
• Graduation robe hire fee 
• Replacement award fee 
• AIE Technology fee

Sponsored students including those from:

• government agencies
• public and private employers 
• funded employment agencies

Programs which will not attract program fees (CIT Program Fee Exempt) are:

• Learning options. The first 220 hours of enrolment will not attract program fees.

Fees will vary according to course and study load. This Course Guide provides indicative hours for each course.

Note: Study hours may include theory and practical classes; industry practicums, self-paced or self-directed learning, private study, project and research work - on or off campus.

NEW FEE-HELP ASSISTANCE: are you enrolling in a CIT degree?

Access to FEE-HELP from Semester 1 2010 for final year CIT degree subjects in Photography, Fashion Design and Forensic Science and for all subjects (for all years of the degree) in the Games and Virtual Worlds degree.

What is FEE HELP?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. You repay the loan through the Australian taxation system once your income goes above the designated threshold ($43,150 in 2010).  Over your lifetime you can borrow only up to the FEE-HELP limit, which is indexed each year (e.g. in 2010, the FEE-HELP limit is $85,062). 

A loan fee of 20% (likely to increase for 2011) applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses of study. The loan fee is also repaid through the Australian Taxation System (e.g. if your Tuition Fee is $1,000, the loan fee is $200).

Who can apply for FEE-HELP?

If you are an Australian citizen or Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder, you may be eligible for Commonwealth assistance through FEE-HELP.  FEE-HELP is not available for international students, New Zealand citizens, most other permanent visa holders, temporary or provisional visa holders.

Which CIT higher education subjects is FEE HELP available for in 2010?

FEE HELP applies only to CIT higher education subjects.  These are the final (third) year subjects in:

• Bachelor of Photography
• Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)
• Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)

and for all subjects (for all years of the degree) in:

• Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming).

Where can I get more information about FEE-HELP at CIT?

Enquire at the CIT Student Services Hub for information about FEE-HELP. Telephone (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.act.edu.au

Where can I get online information about FEE-HELP?

Further information about FEE-HELP can be found on the Going to Uni website at http://www.goingtouni.gov.au

What about Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses?

FEE-HELP does not apply to these qualifications. CIT's Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas are offered at affordable costs subsidised by the ACT Government. You can find details of these fees at http://www.cit.act.edu.au/future/enrolments#fees

I've heard about VET FEE-HELP, what is this and how is it different from FEE-HELP?

VET FEE-HELP isn't available through CIT. It’s similar to FEE-HELP but for Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.  CIT’s publicly available VET qualifications (Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas) are offered at affordable costs subsidised by the ACT Government which is less than full cost commercial rates.

How do I apply for FEE-HELP?

• Confirm that you are an eligible student and that FEE-HELP is available for the higher education subjects you wish to study (only final year CIT degree subjects).
• Check information on FEE-HELP available from the Going to Uni website.
• If you are eligible and FEE_HELP applies to the subjects you will be studying, obtain a FEE-HELP application form and a Request for FEE-HELP assistance form from the CIT Student Services Hub when you enrol.
• Note the critical dates for FEE-HELP application: the Census Date is the last date you can cancel your request for FEE HELP or withdraw from the subject without incurring a debt.

Fees Schedule for Semester 2, 2010

Unit of study tuition fees, census dates and Equivalent Full-Time Study Load (EFTSL) values for Semester 2, 2010.  (Fees and details shown are only for Semester 2, 2010).

• Download Semester 1 FEE-HELP Schedule (PDF 153Kb)

Statement of Tuition Assurance

Under the provisions of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and the associated Higher Education Provider Guidelines the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) (the First Provider) is required to provide a tuition assurance management for persons, other than overseas students* who are enrolled in higher education courses it offers.  This requirement is to protect students in the event that CIT ceases to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled.  The meaning of 'ceasing to provide a course of study' is set out in the HEP Guidelines at:

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/management.nsf/lookupindexpagesbyid/IP200510176?OpenDocument.

In the event that CIT ceases to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled, the student is entitled to a choice of:

a) an offer of a place in a similar course of study with a Second Provider without any requirement to pay the Second Provider any student contribution or tuition fee for any replacement units (this is known as the "Course Assurance Option");

OR

b) a refund of his or her up-front payments for any unit of study that the student commences but does not complete because CIT ceases to provide the course of study of which the unit forms part (this is known as the "Student Contribution/Tuition Fee Repayment Option").

CIT has met the tuition assurance requirements of the HESA through its current membership of the TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) Tuition Assurance Scheme (TAS).

Contact details for TDA are:

TAFE Directors Australia

National Secretariat
Sydney Institute of TAFE NSW

Ultimo College

PO Box 707 Broadway  NSW  2007

Phone: +61 2 9271 3180  Fax: +61 2 9281 7335
Email: membersservices@tda.edu.au
Website:www.tda.edu.au

If CIT ceases to provide a course of study, TDA will send a student enrolled in the course of study a Written Tuition Assurance Offer (the Offer) advising the student of the options available under the tuition assurance requirements. The Offer will include directions that the student must follow in order to notify TDA of the choice they have made for each affected unit. TDA will provide this Offer within twenty Business Days after it knows, or should know by reasonable enquiries that CIT has ceased to provide the course of study.

The course/s of study for which CIT has TDA TAS membership is/are:

• Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)
• Bachelor of Photography
• Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
• Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)
  

A student may choose either:

The Course Assurance Option:

Under the course assurance option, a student will be offered a place in a similar course of study by TDA.  If the student accepts this option, TDA will make all necessary arrangements to ensure a student is able to enrol with the Second Provider in the similar course of study.  This offered course will lead to the same or a comparable qualification without any requirement on the part of the student to pay the Second Provider any student contribution or tuition fee for any replacement units (that is, units that the student had commenced but not completed because the course ceased to be offered).  A student will receive full credit from the Second Provider for any units of study successfully completed at CIT.

The Second Provider nominated by TDA may have different contribution amounts or tuition fees to the amounts or fees the student would have paid for units of study which were part of the course of study the CIT ceased to provide but which the student had not yet started studying.

A student is not obliged to enrol in a course of study with a Second Provider offered by TDA under the Course Assurance Option. However, if he/she enrols with any other provider there is no obligation on that provider to offer full credit transfer for the units of study completed with the CIT or to offer replacement/s unit free of charge.

OR

The Student Contribution/Tuition Fee Repayment Option

Under the Student Contribution/Tuition Fee Repayment Option, TDA undertakes to pay the student the total of any up-front payments already paid by the student for any units of study the student has commenced but not completed because the course ceased to be offered.  Students selecting this option will also have their SLE or FEE-HELP balance/s re-credited for the uncompleted units if they used FEE-HELP to pay tuition fees for the uncompleted units.

* See Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2002 for the definition of overseas student.

What is the census date?

The census date is the date on which all your enrolment requirements must be finalised.

Importance of the census date

The census date is important because it is the deadline for all the following:

• completing and submitting your Request for FEE-HELP assistance form;
• paying part or all of your fees up front, if you wish to pay up front; and
• providing your Tax File Number (TFN), if you request a FEE-HELP loan
• the last day you can withdraw without incurring a debt
• if you applied for FEE-HELP your liability is binding on the day after census date

Census dates

The census dates for higher education (degree) subjects are as follows:

• Semester 2 subjects: 18th August 2010

Sponsored Students

If your fees are paid by someone other than you or your parents, you are considered a sponsored student. If you are a sponsored student, CIT must receive your sponsors written agreement to pay the fees before the due date on the invoice.

Additional Fees

Examples of additional fees are:

• Material Fees - covering some of the cost of materials and equipment.
• AIE Technology Fee - the technology fee applied when studying via the AIE, in 2010 this is $2,800 
• Recognition Fee - the fee for applying for Recognition by Assessment. 
• Excursion Fees - covering the costs of some excursions. 
• Late Fee ($50) - may be applied to you account if your fees are not paid by the due date. 
• Awards - re-issue of ($50). 
• CITCard - replacement fee ($15).

Financial Assistance

If you are a Centrelink client or in receipt of Federal Government benefits, you may be eligible for the Training and Learning Bonus, or the Education Entry Payments.  To obtain further information, please download our facts sheets:

• Training and Learning Bonus (94Kb)
• Education Entry Payments (104Kb)

ACT Government Fee Assistance

In June 2009, CIT received funding from the ACT Government to offer Fee Assistance to new and current students at CIT.  The purpose of this ACT Government Fee Assistance is to assist you in meeting the costs of your studies with CIT.  This new Fee Assistance will help you to fund the cost of your course fees or course materials.

There are some eligibility requirements, however the main requirement is that you are experiencing financial hardship, and do need some assistance with meeting your study costs with CIT.

This new Fee Assistance is available for Semester 2, 2009 and Semester 1, 2010.

For more information call the CIT Student Services Hub on (02) 6207 3188 or email: infoline@cit.act.edu.au

Other Concessions

If you are presently obtaining certain Centrelink benefits then you may automatically receive a fee concession of 50% with CIT.  To find out more information about CIT fee concessions, please contact the CIT Student Services Hub on (02) 6207 3188 or email: infoline@cit.act.edu.au

Tax Deductibility

You may be eligible for tax deductions for program fees and associated study expenses.

GST

GST of 10% applies to some fees. Examples are the CITSA Services Fee and program materials fee where the item acquired becomes your property and is useable after the program completion. Basic tuition fees are GST free.

Having Your Skills Recognised

How do I make my work and life experiences count?

Through CIT's Recognition system you can achieve qualifications by only studying in areas where you lack skills and knowledge. You can make your work and life experiences count toward your qualification.

• Visit Recognition of Prior Learning page

CIT Qualifications

CIT qualifications are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This means that the qualifications are recognised anywhere in Australia. AQF qualifications offered at CIT are:

• Graduate Certificate
• Bachelor Degree
• Advanced Diploma
• Diploma
• Certificate IV
• Certificate III
• Certificate II
• Certificate I
• Statement of Attainment

Graduate Certificate

Provides broadening of skills gained or new vocational skills and knowledge at a professional level. They can be studied after you complete a degree or diploma with appropriate work experience. Programs are normally six months of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Bachelor Degree

Provides the cognitive and practical skills necessary to apply relevant knowledge in a professional context. Programs require a minimum of three years full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Advanced Diploma

Provides skills for professional occupations that require depth and breadth of skills. Programs are two to three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Diploma

Provides skills for technical, managerial and/or para-professional occupations. Programs are normally two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Certificate IV

Provides advanced technical and/or supervisory skills. Programs are normally one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent. They often articulate into a diploma.

Certificate III

Provides training for trades and a wide variety of occupations. Programs vary in length.

Certificate II-I

Provide preparatory skills and/or workplace skills at a basic level and according to industry needs. Programs vary in length.

Statement of Attainment

Issued to identify subjects or units of competency achieved either in partially completing a qualification or the successful completion of a short course or training program.