• Section 1 - Purpose
• Background
• Scope
• Section 2 - Policy
• Section 3 - Procedures
• Section 4 - Guidelines
• Section 5 - Definitions

Section 1 - Purpose

(1) The purpose of this Policy is to specify the principles and responsibilities relating to the management and collection of debt arising from student fees and charges.

Background

(2) This Policy is designed to ensure that Macquarie University (the University) meets the requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, Higher Education Support Act 2003 and relevant accounting standards.

Scope

(3) This Policy applies to all employees of the University with responsibility for managing student fee collection and debt.

(4) This Policy applies to all debt arising from student fees and charges including:

1. Tuition fees;
2. Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF);
3. English Language Course fees (ELC);
4. International Out of Time Fees (Graduate Research Academy students);
5. Graduate Research Academy tuition fees;
6. Late payment fees;
7. Overseas Health Cover (OSHC);
8. Library debt;
9. Exchange/Study abroad; and
10. Student Loans.

Section 2 - Policy

(5) The Student Fees and Charges Debt Management Policy is available to staff only (via TRUTH).

Section 3 - Procedures

(6) Nil.

Section 4 - Guidelines

(7) Nil.

Section 5 - Definitions

(8) Nil.