8Extension of program arrangements for higher degree research students

8 Extension of program arrangements for higher degree research students

8.1 A student enrolled in a higher degree research program who has successfully obtained an extension of program beyond the normal time limit is to pay fees as follows:

(a) a domestic student:

is to be granted an exemption scholarship in 2008;

(b) an international student resident in Australia:

is to pay a subsidized fee of $3,000 (non-laboratory) or $4,000 (laboratory) per semester in 2008;

(c) an international student resident overseas:

is to have his or her tuition fees waived in 2008.

Note: [Notes: Transitional HECS Arrangements

Note: 1 Commonwealth supported students who commenced their studies prior to 2005 are currently covered by the Higher Education Support Act 2003 transition arrangements that expire on 31 December 2008. Pre-2005 students are to continue to be liable for the indexed Student Contribution Amount until the end of these transitional HECS arrangements.

Note: 2 Commonwealth supported students who commenced in 2005 and 2006 and continued to enrol, or take formal leaves of absence, in the same Program after 1 January 2007 are to continue to be liable for the indexed Student Contribution Amount until the end of the transitional HECS arrangements.

Note: 3 Currently enrolled Commonwealth supported students who commenced in or after 2005 and who transfer to any other Program, including combined Programs to single award Programs and vice versa, or discontinue their place at the University and return to any Program, after 1 January 2007 are to be liable for the 25% increased rate.

Note: 4 All transitional HECS arrangements under the HES Act and in place for 2005 and 2006 commencing Commonwealth supported students are to expire on the 31 December 2008, after which all Commonwealth supported students are to be liable for the 25% increased rate.]