FINANCINGYOUR DEGREE

2013 BOND UNIVERSITY

Everyone has expectations for their future…

And success means different things to different people.

Some are happy to live from day to day.

Others – like yourself – want much more.

You think bigger. You want to move faster.

You want to go further.

You’re determined to achieve something extraordinary.

At Bond University, we recognise your passion and

fast track your progress.

BOND UNIVERSITY. WE SHARE YOUR AMBITION. WE BRING IT TO LIFE.

FAST TRACK YOUR SUCCESS ... AND SAVEBond University teaches three full semesters per year, with intakes for most degrees in January, May and September.

This intensive, fast-tracked timetable allows you to complete the average bachelor degree at Bond in two years, as opposed to three years at most other Australian universities. Similarly, most postgraduate or master’s degrees can be completed in 12 months or less.

By completing your studies sooner, you could be out in the workforce, earning a good salary and realising a return on your educational investment up to one year earlier.

INVESTING IN YOUR FUTUREBond University is a not-for-profit organisation. This means we’re driven by your success. One hundred per cent of your tuition fees are reinvested back into the University ensuring you have access to state-of-the-art facilities and personalised attention from world-class academics, preparing you for career ascension and future income maximisation.

Places at Bond University are not subsidised by the government and full tuition fees are charged each semester on a subject by subject basis. There are however a number of options available to help you finance your studies including FEE-HELP and SA-HELP.

Typical Postgraduate Degree

Typical Undergraduate Degree

Bond’s three-semesters-per-year schedule means that you can graduate up to 12 months earlier thanyour peers at other universities and start earning sooner.

The following graph illustrates our accelerated study model based on a full-time study load.

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FINANCING SCHEDULETuition fees and the Student Activities Membership (SAM) at Bond are charged each semester. Tuition fees are charged on a subject-by-subject basis and fees vary from subject to subject, as listed in the Fee Schedule on our website at www.bond.edu.au/fees.

For new students, the total estimated cost of your specific degree is outlined in your Letter of Offer. The deposit required, your tuition and SAM fees for the first semester are listed on the Response to Offer form.

NEW STUDENTS 1. Tuition

To secure your place at Bond University, your completed Response to Offer form must be accompanied by: • Tuition equal to one subject’s tuition fee as

nominated on your Response to Offer form; or • A completed Request for FEE-HELP form

(see the next page for how to apply).

2. Balance of first semester fees The balance of your first semester fees must be paid by the Friday prior to the commencement of Orientation Week. You will need to pay the SAM fee for the semester or complete the Request for SA-HELP form by the census date of the semester.

3. Continuing students After your first semester, tuition fees and SAM fees will be invoiced to you each semester and are payable in advance. Invoices are generally sent out via email to each student’s University email address. If preferred, we can forward tuition invoices direct to parents / guardians. You will need to provide the Cashier and Financial Services Office with the correct name, address and contact details. Penalties do apply for late payment. If you wish to access SA-HELP, please complete the Request for SA-HELP form by the census date.

FINANCING YOUR DEGREEThere are a number of options available to help you finance your educational investment, with assistance available from Bond University, government loan programs, personal bank loans and scholarships. If you are an Australian citizen or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa and have a Tax File Number, you will be able to access the Australian Government’s Higher Education loan program, FEE-HELP and SA-HELP. FEE-HELPFEE-HELP is an interest free loan that helps eligible fee paying students pay their tuition fees. This accumulated debt is indexed annually by the Australian Taxation Office, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Please refer to www.studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist for more information about the Australian Government assistance for financing study. If you are an eligible student and wish to pay for part or all of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP, you must complete a Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form by the end of the second week of semester. You can elect to pay a portion of fees directly to the University and the remaining debt will be registered as a loan through the Australian Taxation Office. Please visit www.bond.edu.au/fee-help for more information.

SA-HELPSA-HELP is an interest free loan that eligible students can access to pay for their compulsory Student Activities Membership (SAM) fee. There is no administrative fee or interest for this loan. The fee is used to support a wide and varied range of student events, activities and student services not of an academic nature. These are offered by the Bond University Student Association (BUSA) and includes access to the Sports Centre, purchase of important equipment for the Sports Centre and to support the activities of BUSA’s wide range of social, sporting and cultural clubs. For more information on SAM visit www.bond.edu.au/fees.

To apply for FEE-HELP and / or SA-HELP, complete the Request for FEE-HELP Assistance and / or Request for SA-HELP form online following the instructions below.

Please note, you are required to complete a new Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form and Request for SA-HELP form (if applicable) if you change your program and wish to access FEE-HELP / SA-HELP.

STEP 1: LOG IN AND UPDATE DETAILS1. Go to eStudent via the Bond University website

www.bond.edu.au/estudent.

2. Enter your eight digit Student ID number and password. If this is the first time that you have used eStudent, your password will be your birth date in dd/mm/yyyy format. For example, if your birth date is May 4, 1986, your password will be 04051986.

3. Click the ’Login’ button. If this is the first time you have logged on, you will be prompted to change your password.

4. Go to ’My Details’ in the menu and check that your personal and citizenship details are correct. If necessary, update your details online by selecting the appropriate link, such as address, phone, email, other contacts (nominate an emergency contact person), cultural details and educational background. Please contact Student Administration if you have any problems.

STEP 2: APPLY FOR FEE-HELP / SA-HELP5. Click on ’My FEE-HELP Forms’ and select

’Commonwealth Assistance Form Details’.

6. Select your program of study by ticking the radio button then use the ‘I want to …’ link to ‘Enter a new Commonwealth Assistance Form for the selected Study Plan’.

7. Use the ‘I want to …’ link to ‘complete the selected form (TFN required)’.

Filling in the eCAF: Q1. Enter your surname, given name and other

given names (official names only).

Q2. Enter your date of birth in dd/mm/yyyy format. For example, February 9, 1980 should be entered as 09/02/1980 and select ‘Female’ or ‘Male’.

Q3. Enter ‘Bond University’ as name of higher education provider. Campus is ‘Main Campus’ and enter the name of your course of study (e.g. Master of Business Administration).

Q4. Enter your eight digit Student ID number found on your Letter of Offer or any other official Bond documentation.

Q5. Select your citizenship status. Please note, only Australian citizens and holders of a permanent humanitarian visa are eligible for FEE-HELP / SA-HELP.

Q6. Enter your TFN. If you have applied or are applying for a TFN, please submit a hard copy application for FEE-HELP / SA-HELP with your Certificate of Application for a TFN to the Office of Student Administration or the Office of Future Students.

Q7. Please read carefully and understand this section.

Q8. Tick ‘I agree’ if you agree with the terms stated in Question 7.

8. Use the ‘I want to …’ link to ‘Submit this form’.

Your eCAF has now been submitted, with the status marked ‘Submitted by Student’. Please allow a turnaround time of 72 hours for your form to be checked and processed by a Student Administration Enrolment Officer.

If all your details are correct, the status will be marked ‘Approved’ and notification will be forwarded to you. If there are any problems with the information provided, the status will be marked ‘Invalid’ and you will be notified by email. Another eCAF may need to be submitted.

If you do not receive any confirmation after 72 hours, please contact the Office of Student Administration.

SUBMIT YOUR FORMIt is important that this form is submitted to commence the processing of your application.

Hardcopies of both forms are available from the Office of Future Students or your Regional Manager.

TAx FILE NUMBER (TFN) You will need a Tax File Number (TFN) in order to apply for FEE-HELP and SA-HELP. If you do not already have one, you will need to complete a Tax File Number Application or Enquiry for an individual form, available from the Tax Office website at www.ato.gov.au. A TFN is usually provided within 28 days of application.

If you need to submit your Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form and / or Request for SA-HELP form within this timeframe, you can request a Certificate of Application for a Tax File Number from a Tax Office shopfront as proof that you have applied for a TFN. In this case, you will also need to submit a hard copy Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form and / or Request for SA-HELP form and submit it to the Office of Future Students or Office of Student Administration with your Certificate of Application for a Tax File Number.

APPLYING FOR FEE-HELP

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION• All payments must be in Australian Dollar currency.• All tuition and accommodation fees are payable in full prior to the start of each semester.• All fees are due on receipt of Statement of Account.• Non-payment of accommodation fees may result in cancellation of your room.• A late payment fee of $350 will apply to overdue accounts.• IT and Library access may be cancelled due to non-payment of tuition and accommodation fees.• Ensure your billing address and contact details are kept up to date via eStudent.• FEE-HELP covers tuition fees only.• SA-HELP covers the Student Activities Membership (SAM) fee only.• Semester results will be withheld if your account has an outstanding balance.• Deregistration may occur due to non-payment of tuition fees.

MAIL• We accept personal cheques, bank cheques and international drafts in Australian Dollars.• We do not accept personal foreign cheques.• Please attach remittance advice and make your cheque payable to: Bond University Ltd• Mail to:

The Cashier Bond University Queensland 4229 Australia

• Dishonoured cheques will attract a bank charge of $9 plus an administrative fee of $50.

IN PERSON• Pay in Australian Dollar currency in person by cheque, Eftpos, Visa, MasterCard, American Express

or cash to the Cashier and Financial Services Office from 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

INTERNET• Payment by MasterCard, Visa and American Express on the Bond University website:

www.bond.edu.au/pay

PAYPAL• Payment via PayPal allows you to pay your fees with your bank account, credit card,

debit card, or stored PayPal balance via the Bond University website: www.bond.edu.au/pay

BPAY• Contact your Australian participating financial institution to make a payment from

your nominated account (including Visa or MasterCard). Simply quote Biller Code 53041 and then your Student ID number.

BANK TRANSFER• Bank details are:

ANZ Bank, Robina Town Centre, Queensland Account Name: Bond University Ltd Operating Account BSB: 014536 Account No: 833582789 Swift Code: ANZBAU3M

• You must also fax a copy of your deposit slip to fax 07 5595 4084 quoting the Student ID number and student name so we can identify and receipt the payment to your account.

• If faxing from overseas, please fax to +61 7 5595 4084.

PHONE• Phone 07 5595 1604 or 07 5595 1682 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.• If calling from overseas, please contact +61 7 5595 1604 or +61 7 5595 1682.• Payment by Visa, MasterCard and American Express.• Please ensure that you have your credit card and account details with you.

PAYMENT METHODS

REFUND POLICYAll requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the Office of Future Students within one month of the cancellation. Special consideration will be granted to requests resulting from exceptional circumstances on provision of documentary evidence and at the discretion of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student and Academic Support). For more information visit www.bond.edu.au/refund-policy.

Office of Future StudentsBond UniversityGold Coast Queensland 4229Australia

Toll free: 1800 074 074Phone: 07 5595 2222Fax: 07 5595 1015(within Australia)

Phone: +61 7 5595 1024Fax: +61 7 5595 1015(from overseas)

Email: information@bond.edu.au

www.bond.edu.au

The information published in this document is correct at the time of printing (October 2012). However, all programs are subject to review by the Academic Senate of the University and the University reserves the right to change its program offerings and subjects without notice. The information published in this document is intended as a guide and persons considering an offer of enrolment should contact the relevant faculty or institute to see if any changes have been made before deciding to accept their offer.

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