2013 Guide to Enrolment - University of Canterbury

Fees guide continuedStudent Services LevyAll students will pay a Student Services Levy.‘All students’ includes domestic full-time andpart-time students, and international studentsincluding international students who paydomestic fees.More information about the Student ServicesLevy can be found at www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/fees/levy.shtmlAnnual and lifetime capThe Student Services Levy will be capped in anyone year of study at the full year levy (eg, $725in 2014). The levy has a lifetime cap equivalentto paying the full year levy for five years (eg, fiveyears of full-time study paying the levy eachyear). For students who receive a rebate, thelifetime cap will not apply until the equivalentof five years of study at the full year levy hasbeen paid.Distance/Remote studentsThere will be a rebate for distance studentsenrolling in site codes N (Nelson), R (Rotorua)or Y (New Plymouth) who are unable to accessUniversity services of the nature and typecovered by the levy whether provided by theUniversity or by arrangement with anotherprovider. It must be noted, however, that this isnot based on whether the student chooses touse the services.In 2013, the rebate was $466 meaning thatthese students paid a Student Services Levyof $233. For students studying in Nelson,Rotorua or New Plymouth the rebate will beautomatically applied.For distance students enrolling in site code D,the rebate will only apply if they live outside of50km of the greater Christchurch metropolitanarea. In such circumstances an application willbe required (refer to 'Rebate application process'on this page).All distance students living within 50km of thegreater Christchurch metropolitan area willpay the full Student Services Levy unless theyare eligible for a rebate under the part-timeEducation student category (see next column).Policy details relating to remote students can beaccessed at www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucpolicySingle semester studentsStudents enrolling only in one semester ofcourses will pay half the Student Services Levy(eg, $362.50 in 2014). Should they continue withfurther study in the same enrolment yearthey will be charged a further half (eg, $362.50in 2014) reaching the maximum fee(eg, $725 in 2014).Complete withdrawal withinfull tuition fee refund periodIf students completely withdraw from courseswithin the tuition fee refund period (by thesecond Friday from the official course startdate), the levy will automatically be rebatedin full.Part-time Education students inselected categoriesPart-time Education students who are enrolledin a qualification offered through the UC Collegeof Education and who work as an educator for12.5 hours or more per week during schoolterms in a registered child care centre or schoolwill receive a rebate (eg, $466 in 2013). Suchpart-time students are likely to be principals,teachers, early childhood educators, learningsupport teachers or special educationprofessionals furthering their education. Anapplication will be required. In 2013, thesestudents paid $233 (refer to 'Rebate applicationprocess' in the next column).ExemptionsCultural-only enrolment students (seewww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations for full feesregulations) and STAR students (STAR studentsare nominated by their secondary school toattend UC as an extension of their school study)are also exempt. There are no other exemptions.Medical/Special refundIf a student completely discontinues and hasapproval for a 50% medical refund then a 50%rebate of the Student Services Levy will apply.Postgraduate suspensionIf a postgraduate thesis student receivesapproval for a retrospective suspension norebate will apply. However, if a postgraduatethesis student receives approval in advance for asuspension a rebate will be applied on a pro-ratamonthly basis.Recreation CentreThe Student Services Levy now includes freemembership of the RecCentre. Extra servicessuch as hall or equipment hire may incurextra fees.Rebate application processIf you meet the criteria for a rebate of yourStudent Services Levy, you can apply onlineduring your application to enrol or in personfrom the Student Services Centre.Any rebate must be applied for and receivedby UC before 30 October of the enrolment yearon the enrolment offer. If your application fora rebate is incomplete you will be advised ofrequirements by email. You will be advised ofthe rebate application decision by email.Evidence will be required for students enrolledunder site code D who live outside 50km of thegreater Christchurch metropolitan area.Evidence will be required for part-time educationstudents in selected categories.Details of acceptable evidence are providedfrom myUC: https://myuc.canterbury.ac.nzThe full levy will be charged until such timeas a rebate application has been submittedand approved.34 Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)