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 2010;

(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 2010;

(c) an international student resident overseas:

is to have his or her tuition fees waived in 2010.

Note: [Notes: Transitional HECS Arrangements

1. All pre-2007 students are to be protected on the indexed rate until the 31 December 2010. If a pre-2007 student discontinues during this time -- e.g. transfers Program, takes leave of absence without approval or leaves their Program (whether by withdrawal or exclusion) -- this protection will NOT carry over and the student is to be charged at the new 25% increased rate.
2. Pre-1997 students were rolled over to the pre-2007 status in 2009. (This is because DEEWR will no longer be publishing a "flat fee" rate any more and there are no mechanisms to report such students from 2009 onwards.) These students then remain until 31 December 2010 on the protected rate
3. Students who commenced enrolment from and including 2007 are charged an additional 25%.
4. The Business and Economics "Band 2" protection will continue until the end of 2012 in line with the DEEWR transition arrangements.]