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Do I have to pay fees for units I withdraw from?
Whether you have to pay fees for units you withdraw from depends on whether you withdraw before or after the final date to withdraw without penalty, which we call the census date.
The key dates for withdrawing from units tell you when you can withdraw with and without financial penalty. Make sure you look at the right dates for the semester or teaching period you're enrolled in.
Before you withdraw from any units, make sure you understand how it will affect your enrolment, grades, fees or Centrelink payments.
Check the key dates for withdrawing from units
Fees - Census dates
Friday 13 December 2024This date relates to the 12 week Summer teaching period
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 29 November 2024This date relates to the 6 week Summer 1 teaching periodCensus date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 06 September 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 25 October 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 29 November 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 06 December 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 08 November 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Thursday 31 October 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 04 October 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 20 September 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 01 November 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 30 August 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 18 October 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 22 November 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 06 December 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 01 November 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 08 November 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 13 September 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Fees - Census dates
Friday 08 November 2024Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
I withdrew from units before the census date
If you withdraw from units before the census date (final date to withdraw without financial penalty), you won't have to pay fees for those units, and they won't count towards your HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP balances.
If you've already paid for those units, you may be able to have your fees refunded.
Find out about student fee refunds
I withdrew from units after the census date
If you withdraw from units after the census date (final date to withdraw without financial penalty), you will have to pay for those units.
If you're withdrawing due to special circumstances, such as medical problems or the death of a family member, you may be able to apply to have your fees refunded, or HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP balance re-credited.
Withdrawing from units without penalty
Withdrawal charges for domestic students
Withdrawal charges are set in accordance with the Manual of Policies and Procedures (MOPP). These charges apply to domestic fee paying and Commonwealth supported students.
- Withdraw on or before the census date
- No cancellation charge.
- Withdraw after the census date
- Cancellation charge is 100% of your student contribution amount.
Withdrawal charges for international students
Financial and academic penalties may apply to withdrawal of units.
If you withdraw from units, you may not complete your studies within the time specified in your confirmation of enrolment (eCoE). This means you can't meet the requirements of your student visa and it may be cancelled.
Prior to withdrawing from any units:
- If you're an international student studying a whole course at QUT, make sure you remain enrolled in at least one internal (on-campus) unit each semester or teaching period to stay enrolled in your course
- If you're a study abroad or exchange student studying at QUT for one or two semesters, make sure you're still enrolled in 36 credit points of internal (on-campus) units each semester.
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