Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01617:reg:4:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01617
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 4656–7061

to the award of a graduate degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate.
HECS-HELP means Higher Education Contribution Scheme - Higher Education Loan Program.
HES Act means the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
late fee includes a fine or penalty levied as a disincentive for late payment of fees under this instrument or late enrolment in, or withdrawal from, a course.
nominee means a person who is appointed as a nominee under section 19 (Appointment of nominees etc.).
non-award program means a program that does not lead to the award of a degree, diploma or certificate, but consists of a course or work requirement that forms part of an undergraduate or graduate program.

       [Note: A non-award program does not include studies undertaken on a 'non-award basis' within the meaning of the HES Act. (The term 'non-award basis' is defined in Schedule 1 of that Act).]
overseas student: see the HES Act, Schedule 1 (Dictionary).
program means a course of study within the meaning of the HES Act, and includes a program of study offered by the University or any course or work requirement forming part of such a program.

       [Note: Course of study is defined in Schedule 1 to that Act.]
relevant authority, for a matter in relation to student who is or was enrolled in a program offered by the University, means the Associate Dean, Registrar or other authority of the University with responsibility for the matter in relation to the student.
research program means a program for which the research component is not less than two-thirds of the total program requirements.
semester means first semester or second semester.
session includes:

(a)    in relation to a coursework program—summer session, autumn session, winter session and spring session; and

(b)    in relation to a research program—research quarter 1, research quarter 2, research quarter 3 and research quarter 4.
student:

(a)    in relation to a Commonwealth supported student—has the meaning given by the HES Act; and

(b)    in any other case—a person who is, or is to be, enrolled in a program.

       [Note: Student is defined in Schedule 1 to the HES Act.]
student contribution means a contribution payable under Division 2.3 (Commonwealth supported student contributions).

       working day means a day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday, a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory, or a University holiday.