The Withdrawal Without Financial Penalty (WWFP) process is for students who wish to be considered for one of the following:
- remission of a HECS-HELP debt and/or refund of upfront student contributions;
- re-crediting of a FEE-HELP balance; and.
- remission of a FEE-HELP debt.
- refund or reversal of tuition fees.
What happens if you withdraw before the census date?
If you drop a unit of study before the census date for that session, it is called a withdrawal. If you withdraw before census there will be no academic penalties, and the unit won’t appear on your transcript.
How do I request a late withdrawal?
Using a late withdrawal is as simple as going to your registrar and asking to do a late withdrawal. You fill out a form and you are done. Your registrar will usually ask to talk about your reasons for wanting to use a late withdrawal and work with you to analyze what went wrong so it doesn’t happen again.
Can you withdraw on census date?
You may withdraw from a course or courses at any time during the trimester, but you may be penalised financially or academically. If the census date for the trimester/study period has passed and the reason for your withdrawal falls within the limits of special circumstances, you may request to withdraw without penalty.
Is withdrawing the same as dropping out?
University Classes – Dropping Out / Withdrawal. There are two ways to leave a class. But primarily, dropping out refers to leaving college life altogether. So if you intend to say that you dropped out of a class, you should use withdrawal.
What happens if you withdraw from course?
When a student drops a class, it disappears from their schedule. After the “drop/add” period, a student may still have the option to Withdraw. Withdrawal usually means the course remains on the transcript with a “W” as a grade. It does not affect the student’s GPA (grade point average).
What happens if I withdraw from my course?
Does late drop affect GPA?
When a student drops a class, it disappears from their schedule. After the “drop/add” period, a student may still have the option to Withdraw. It does not affect the student’s GPA (grade point average). Although students may be reluctant to have a “W” on their transcript, sometimes “W” stands for Wisdom.
When to apply for withdrawal due to special circumstances?
However, if your study has been adversely affected by special circumstances and the last date to withdraw has passed, you may be eligible to apply for withdrawal without penalty. Reasons for withdrawal that fall within the limits of special circumstances are:
Can you withdraw from a subject without financial penalty?
Withdrawal without financial penalty (special circumstances) If you have withdrawn from a subject after the census date, due to special circumstances which were beyond your control, you can apply for a subject fee refund. Alternatively, if you have opted to defer your fees, you can apply to have your HELP debt removed.
What to do if you withdraw from a subject?
If you have withdrawn from a subject after the census date, due to special circumstances which were beyond your control, you can apply for a subject fee refund. Alternatively, if you have opted to defer your fees, you can apply to have your HELP debt removed.
When to remove financial liability due to special circumstances?
If you are enrolled in a course and withdraw after the course census date, you remain financially liable for any student contribution amount, HECS -HELP loan, FEE-HELP loan or tuition fees incurred for the course. If you withdraw due to special circumstances (for example, on medical grounds) you can apply to have your financial liability removed.
