Student fee protection information you must provide learners

Information about student fee protection that private training establishments (PTEs) must provide to learners

Information you must provide to learners

As a minimum, you need to tell your learners about:

  • the amount of fees protected
  • the type of fee protection mechanism you have in place and details of the trustee (if applicable)
  • a schedule of payments from the trustee to you (if applicable)
  • the withdrawal and refund policies
  • the process for refunds to be made if the student is entitled to one
  • people or organisations to contact if they have questions about their fees
  • your student fee protection mechanism.

Withdrawal and refund policies

Your withdrawal and refund policies need to cover:

  • student withdrawal before, during and after the relevant refund period
  • what happens if you voluntarily cease the programme or micro-credential
  • what happens if you voluntarily close
  • a programme or micro-credential closure event
  • international students whose visa applications are declined.