Find out if you can apply for a refund of your fees in some circumstances.

Our Commencing International Student Fee Refund Policy applies to you if you are an international student commencing your ACU studies up to, and including, the first semester of your highest-level course.

If you have one of the following circumstances and are eligible for a refund, follow the steps below to apply for refund:

  • you have accepted an offer but not yet enrolled
  • you are enrolled in the first semester of your ACU program
  • you are enrolled and seeking a refund for a future ACU program.

How to apply for a refund

  1. Read the Commencing International Student Fee Refund Policy carefully
  2. Download and complete the Application for Refund (for commencing international students) form (PDF, 130KB)
  3. Provide any relevant supporting documentation with your completed application for refund

Refund processes

Refund timeframe

If you are eligible for a refund and you withdrew from your program, your refund will be processed within four weeks of ACU receiving your written refund request

Receiving your refund

Refunds will be made in Australian dollars to the person or entity from whom the original payment was received. The University reserves the right to make refunds payable in the country of origin.

Agency fees, if applicable, will not be refunded.

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