VET FEE-HELP

Phoenix Institute is an approved VET FEE-HELP Provider. This is a very exciting new initiative aimed at removing financial barriers to study, by allowing students to defer their tuition fees through the offer of an income contingent loan scheme. Accordingly, we are now proud to be able to offer this option to our 2010 students.

For further information outlining details regarding the VET FEE-HELP initiative, including checking your eligibility can be found at www.deewr.gov.au/vetfeehelp

Download the Student Fact Sheet.

Phoenix’s approval as an approved VET FEE-HELP provider leads to a significant increase in uptake for our courses.

If you are interested in applying and enrolling in the Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy (51939) or Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling (51942) course starting in 2011, we strongly advise that you begin the application and enrolment process as classes will be limited.

HOW TO APPLY & ENROL

1. APPLY

If you wish to apply for the Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy (51939) or the Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling (51942), you will need to do all of the following:

• Download and complete the Application Form
• Call Phoenix Institute on (03) 9510 4264 to arrange an interview as soon as possible.
• Attend arranged interview - please bring the following to your interview:
- your completed Application Form
- a brief CV
- a 600 word Reflective Piece stating "Why I want to do the course & what I expect to gain from it"

If your application is successful and you have been accepted on the course, you will recieve a letter of offer and invitation to enrol. To enrol you will then need to proceed to Step 2 below.

2. ENROL

Once your application is successful, you will recieve a letter of offer and invitation to attend an Enrolment Day, which will allow you to complete ALL the following requirements.

**If you do not have all of the following requirements you will be asked to return and attend the next enrolment day - places permitting - with all of the requirements**

A) COMPLETE ENROLMENT & AGREEMENT TO VET TUITION FEES FORMS

VET FEE-HELP regulations require that all students complete the following forms:

• Download and complete the Student Enrolment Form
• Download and complete the Agreement to VET Tuition Fees Form
• Please bring the following to your Enrolment Day:
- your completed Agreeement to VET Tuition Fees Form

B) STUDENT FEES INFORMATION

• Download and read the Fees Information Sheet

• Download the Melbourne Campus 2012 Phoenix VET FEE-HELP Schedule of Tuition Fees

• Download the Sydney Campus 2011 Phoenix VET FEE-HELP Schedule of Tuition Fees

REQUEST FOR VET FEE-HELP ASSISTANCE OR UPFRONT FEE PAYMENT (OPTIONAL)

If you wish to apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to cover all or part of your Tuition Fees, you will need to

• Download and read the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet (also provided at the Enrolment Day)
• Complete a Request for VET FEE-HELP Assistance Form available at the Enrolment Day (provided at the Enrolment Day)

If you would like to make any upfront payment of fees, please bring this with you on the Enrolment Day.

Payments accepted:
• Valid credit card - all major credit cards excepted EXCEPT American Express
• Cash
• Cheques payable to Phoenix Institute of Victoria Pty

C) TAX FILE NUMBER

If you elect to pay your fees using VET Fee-HELP, you are required to either provide your Tax File Number (on your Request for VET FEE-HELP Assistance Form) or provide a Certificate of Application for TFN issued by the Australian Tax Office.

D) PROVIDE PROOF OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP or VISA STATUS

Please provide the original document or certified copies of one of the following:

• Australian Passport
• Australian Birth Certificate
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa
• Certificate of Australian Citizenship

What is a certified copy?
A photocopy of the original document which has been cited and signed by a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Declarations.

Why do I need a certified copy of some documents?
For some courses of study you must satisfy the prerequisites and/or legal requirements prior to enrolment. Also, you may need to provide certified copies to support your Recognition of prior learning (RPL) application. See RPL below.

Where can I find a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Declarations?
Your local banks, courthouse, or police station should be able to help you. Alternatively, visit the Victorian Government Department of Justice of Peace site to find a Justice of the Peace in your area.

E) RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

If you wish to apply for Credit Transfers from any previous study you have completed, please provide the following:

• certified copies of your transcripts

TUITION FEE REFUND POLICY

Please see the Tuition Fee Refund Policy in reference to VET FEE-HELP.

Download the VET Tuition Fee Withdrawal Form

OTHER RELEVANT POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Please see the relevant poicies and procedures below in reference to VET FEE-HELP:

Fair Treatment – Equal Benefits & Opportunities Policy

Student Grievance Policy

Personal Information Policy

VET FEE-HELP Student Review Procedures

Statement of VET Tuition Assurance

UPCOMING COURSE INFORMATION EVENING

We also have scheduled course information evenings for prospective students to learn more about our Diploma courses. This is a great opportunity to speak with our staff and learn more about our programs. Details as follows:

Dates and time:
Monday 7th December, 7.00pm

Venue:
Phoenix Institute of Australia
314 Queen Sreet Melbourne 3000

Please contact the Institute to book your place via
Email:info@phoenixinstitute.com.au
Telephone (03) 9510 4264