Late Course Withdrawal

'Late Course Withdrawal', as known as 'Discontinue Under Special Circumstances' or 'Withdrawn Without Fail'.

Universities across Australia, as stipulated by the Higher Education Support Act 2003, VET Student Loan Act 2016, and the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 for international students, are required to provide provisions for late course withdrawals. This process is intended to count withdrawn units as a 'no-fail' and refund upfront fees or removal of debt if students face special circumstances beyond their control after the census day.

These special circumstances often involve conditions that:

• Are beyond your control,

• Did not make their full impact on you until on or after the census date of the unit, and

• Make it impracticable for you to complete the unit.

Special circumstances could involve various factors such as medical conditions, family/personal circumstances, employment changes, course-related challenges, natural disasters, emergencies, or any other circumstances the provider considers relevant.

At Academic Appeal Specialist, we provide thorough support in arranging for expert witnesses, such as conducting Independent Medical Examinations (IME) to assess your physical and psychological capacity to study. An IME is an assessment performed by a medical practitioner to evaluate and provide an independent opinion about your injury, illness, or mental state.

Our service in this regard is strongly backed by a 'no win, no fee' policy. If your application for late course withdrawal and remission is declined, we will refund all our professional fees.

We are here to support and guide you through this process, ensuring that the consequences of unforeseen circumstances don't unfairly impact your academic journey. Trust in our expertise and commitment to protect your rights and academic interests. With Academic Appeal Specialist, you have a partner ready to stand by you in challenging times.

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