HEALTH INSTITUTE AUSTRALASIA

Fees & payment options, and refund policy

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Please download Fee Schedule PDFs

AUSTRALIAN DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Domestic Student Fees PDF
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Student Fees PDF
ALL STUDENTS
Other fees (all students) PDF

Payment Options Available*

*Please contact us to discuss and to apply
Payment plan options are available for both Australian domestic students as well as international students in:
CERTIFICATE IV in YOGA (CRICOS 105455G, 10885NAT) and DIPLOMA of AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE CONSULTATION (CRICOS 0100555, HLT52615).
 

1 - In two payments

50% of total course fees to be paid upfront.

50% of total course fees to be paid two weeks before the start of the second study period (term 2)

No payment plan or admin fee.

2 - Quarterly payment plan

An initial deposit of a minimum of $3,500 for Certificate IV Course and $5,000 for a higher level (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) to a maximum of 50% of the total course fees – non-refundable, to be paid within a month of starting.

This deposit applies to both Domestic and International Students

10% fee on the residual 4 payments per year after the initial deposit. For example:
Certificate IV course: Deposit + 4 x quarterly payments
Diploma course: Deposit + 8 x quarterly payments

Instalments must be paid on the due date.

Any late payments will attract a $50 administration fee.

If your payment has not been received 7 days after the due date, you will be notified of HIA’s intention to suspend your course until further notice.

It is the student’s responsibility to pay at reception or by direct deposit, allowing adequate time for bank transfers, public holidays etc. to ensure that the funds are in the appropriate account by the due date.

3 - Monthly payment plan

An initial deposit of a minimum of $3,500 for Certificate IV Course Level and $5,000 for a higher level (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) to a maximum of 50% of the total course fees – non-refundable, to be paid within a month of starting

This deposit applies to both Domestic and International Students

Monthly Payment Plan attracts a 10% Admin Fee on the residual 10 payments per year after the initial deposit. For example:
Certificate IV course: Deposit + 10 x monthly payments
Diploma course: Deposit + 20 x monthly payments

Instalments must be paid on the due date.

Any late payments will attract a $50 administration fee.

If your payment has not been received 7 days after the due date, you will be notified of HIA’s intention to suspend your course until further notice.

It is the student’s responsibility to pay at reception or by direct deposit, allowing adequate time for bank transfers, public holidays etc. to ensure that the funds are in the appropriate account by the due date.
Contact to discuss and apply

Enrolment Processing Fee
& Student Manual

*NO applications are accepted, or processed, without accompanying fee.
**Students must keep a copy with them at all times throughout their study period.
A non-refundable enrolment processing fee* of $250 applies to all enrolments.
Start enrolment & pay enrolment fee
All students MUST download and read Health Institute Australasia's Student Manual**.
Student Manual Download & FAQ

HIA Refund Policy

(from HIA Student Manual)
13.15 REFUND POLICY

  • No refund or extension of time applies. All fees are non-refundable.
  • If a course is cancelled for any reason by HIA and alternative courses or do not suit the applicant, a full refund of fees will be paid, less enrolment fee of $250.
  • Where the applicant has paid the fees for a course and received course training and/or material in part or in full, on Campus (at Southport, Beechmont, Melbourne), or no refunds apply.
  • Where the applicant has paid the fees for a course and wishes to cancel, a full refund of the fees will be made up to four (4) week’s prior to the commencement of the course - less $300 administrative fees. Applicants must advise HIA in writing of their intention to withdraw from the course.
  •  After this date, fees are non-refundable, however, applicants will be offered the opportunity of completing the course at the next available opportunity, or for any equivalent course within the next twelve (12) months. After this period, fees will automatically be forfeited.

 

HIA PROCEDURE

On receiving a written application for a course refund, the Enrolments Officer shall:

  • Provide a total refund of tuition fees paid in advance where a course place is no longer available, or a Visa has been denied.
  • If a student’s visa application is denied by Immigration, the enrolment fee and any material or textbook fees will not be refunded.
  • Where a course of study has been commenced by the student, and the visa denied during this course, refunds will be pro-rata, to pay for the goods, services and resources that the student has already partaken of, including administrative fees.
  • Refunds will only be considered where a valid receipt is provided, that has been issued by Health Institute Australasia or an authorised Education Agent.
  • Provide an 85% refund of tuition fees paid in advance, where enrolling students provide more than 10 weeks written notice of their intention to withdraw from the course prior to commencement of the course. The partial refund will be less a 10% administrative fee.
  • Provide a 75% refund of tuition fees paid in advance, where enrolling students provide more than 4 weeks and up to 10 weeks written notice of their intention to withdraw from the course prior to course commencement. The partial refund will be less 25% of tuition fees. The partial refund will also be less a 10% administrative fee.
  • Provide no refund of tuition fees paid in advance, where enrolling students provide less than 4
    week’s written notice of their intention to withdraw from the course prior to course commencement.
  • No refund will be paid after the agreed start date. Refunds will only be paid to the person who
    entered into the contract with Health Institute Australasia, unless that person requests in a signed statement, that payment of the refund be made to a third party. Refunds will be paid only to the account that issued the payment. Refunds will be paid within four weeks of receipt of written notification. Bank charges/IMT fees will be deducted from any refund made by electronic transfer.
  • If you cancel your accommodation 2 weeks prior to your scheduled arrival: 100% of any accommodation or placement fees will be refunded, however, you will be charged $100 to cover administrative costs.
  • If you cancel your accommodation booking less than 48 hours before your arrival, you will be charged one week’s accommodation fee and $100 to cover administrative fees. The placement fee
    will also not be refunded.
  • 100% of the airport pick-up fee will be refunded if notice of the cancellation is received more
    than 48 hours prior to the student’s arrival. If notice of the cancellation is received less than 48 hours prior to the student’s arrival, the airport pickup fee will be charged, and no refund will be provided.
  • Please be assured that students who dispute the refund procedures are provided with access to Health Institute Australasia’s internal/external appeals procedure and will be advised of their further rights under civil consumer protection laws.