T&Cs Clause 8 – Applying for a course extension
Applying for a course extension
A student nearing the end of their course but still has an outstanding unit(s) or assessment(s) to complete as part of their course requirements may apply for a standard or an extenuating circumstances course extension. Standard course extensions are available to students wishing to extend their course beyond their course end date. Students may be eligible to apply for an extenuating circumstances course extension in extreme hardship, or a debilitating medical condition. If approved, an extenuating circumstances course extension would extend a student’s course while waiving the standard fee.
Conditions of a Course Extension Application
The following conditions apply to the application for a course extension:
- A Standard or an extenuating circumstances course extension will only be considered if the student’s application is received before the student’s course end date. For example, If a student’s course ends on the 25th of April 2024, the student must submit an application for a course extension before the Close of Business on the 25th of April 2024.
- A student applying for an extenuating circumstances course extension must provide evidence of hardship for the review board to consider. Any student who submits an extenuating circumstances application without sufficient evidence will have their application declined. Requirements for evidence can be found on the application form.
- A student may extend their course up to 6 months maximum.
- When a student’s course extension application is approved, the extension period will commence from the student’s last course end date. For example, If a student’s course ends on the 25th of April 2024 and that student submits/requests a one-month (30 days) course extension, the one-month extension period will be applied from the 25th of April 2024, making the new course end date for that student the 25th of May 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: All extensions are applied from the student’s course end date without exception. Please be careful when leaving your application too late!
Fees
- A one-month Standard Course Extension fee is $150*.
- A two-month Standard Course Extension fee is $300
- A three-month Standard Course Extension fee is $450*
- A four-month Standard Course Extension fee is $600*
- A five-month Standard Course Extension fee is $750*
- A six-month (Maximum Period) Standard Course Extension fee is $900*
- A Non-Standard Course Extension, if approved, will have the fees waived.
How do I apply for a Standard or Non-Standard course extension?
- Students can complete the Course Extension Form here: https://enrolments.its.edu.au/?p=20600
- Students can complete the Course Extension Form for Extenuating Circumstances here: https://enrolments.its.edu.au/?p=21468
NOTES:
*You are not obligated or required to apply for an extension. Course extension fees are subject to change without notice in response to local or global markets, increased operating costs, or due to a change within the course or qualification.
To view our Course Extension Policy (VET Standard 5, Clause 5.3 and 5.4) click here: https://www.its.vic.edu.au/knowledge-base/course-extension-policy/