17Additional matters for notice by the Higher Education Tuition Protection Director where suitable replacement course available

17 Additional matters for notice by the Higher Education Tuition Protection Director where suitable replacement course available

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 166-26B(4)(g) of the Act, the Higher Education Tuition Protection Director must include in its written notice to the student: (a) a statement that, if the student elects to have an amount equal to the amounts of FEE-HELP assistance or HECS-HELP assistance that the student received for the affected unit re-credited to the student’s HELP balance, the student must notify the Director in writing within the period specified in subsection (2). (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), the period is: (a) within 30 days after the Director gives notice under subsection 166-26B(4) of the Act; or (b) if the Director considers that exceptional circumstances apply, any shorter or longer period (not exceeding 12 months) determined in writing by the Director.