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The following information has been prepared to assist students who are considering starting a course in the Graduate School of Management,

Advanced Standing (credit)

Advanced Standing (credit) refers to credit that is granted on the basis of previous studies. La Trobe University may grant Advanced Standing (for subjects passed at other recognised tertiary institutions) if:

• They are equivalent in content and standard to those offered by La Trobe University
• They are relevant to a student’s planned course of study.

If you wish to apply for Advanced Standing (credit) for previous studies you must provide details, including course syllabus (e.g. handbook entries in English translation, with your applications). The University will not assess previous studies for Advanced Standing (credit) before an application is lodged and this information is supplied.

Application information

Domestic students should contact the Graduate School of Management for information about application procedures, application forms and study opportunities at La Trobe University on (03) 9479 3100.

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists students who are not Commonwealth Supported to pay their tuition fees. FEE-HELP replaces previous loan schemes including the Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS), Open Learning Deferred Payment Scheme (OLDPS), and Bridging for Overseas-Trained Professionals Loan Scheme (BOTPLS). FEE-HELP covers student tuition amounts up to A$81,600.

FEE-HELP assistance

If eligible for FEE-HELP, you can pay your tuition fee by:

• Paying some of the tuition fee and requesting FEE-HELP assistance for the balance of the fee; or
• Requesting FEE-HELP assistance for the full tuition fee.

Further information.

Eligibility

To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must not be Commonwealth supported in the unit of study for which you are applying. You must be either an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa, or a holder of a permanent visa undertaking a bridging course for overseas-trained professionals.

Postgraduate full fee policy

Prior to a Unit Census Date, applications can be made to have any unit tuition fees and part payments with respect to FEE-HELP liability, refunded directly by Electronic Funds Transfer. After a Unit Census Date (for further information regarding Unit Census Dates please contact the Graduate School of Management) normally liability is non refundable. If a student becomes seriously ill or other special circumstances occur and they are unable to continue studies, application can be made to have their unit tuition fee, or FEE-HELP debt for the term reduced or removed. ‘Special circumstances’ does not include lack of knowledge or understanding of fees and how they are administered, or of La Trobe University’s enrolment procedures and regulations.

Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available to La Trobe University students.