What happens if I don't meet the 50% completion rate?
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Students who have commenced study from 2022 onward, in a Bachelor degree or higher, will be assessed for the completion rate requirement after eight courses have been attempted. Students in Sub-Bachelor level (diploma, undergraduate certificate, advanced diploma and associate degree level programs) and pathway programs will be assessed and monitored after four courses have been attempted.
Students who have not successfully completed at least 50% of their attempted courses will no longer be eligible for Commonwealth support and/or a HELP loan.
Important: courses withdrawn after the census date without academic penalty are considered ‘not successfully completed’ and will be included in calculations for assessing the 50% completion rate requirement. Courses with an incomplete grade are still in progress and are not included in the completion rate calculations.
If you have not met the 50% completion rate after attempting the required number of courses, our Student Advisors will work with you on alternative pathways for you to continue your studies.
Pathways may include:
- continuing in your current program as a fee-paying student. Once your completion rate reaches the required rate, your eligibility for Commonwealth support will be reinstated.
- transferring to a new program of study in a Commonwealth supported place. You must still meet the completion rate requirements under your new program to maintain your eligibility for Commonwealth support.