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the fairness requirements in Subdivision 19-D of Part 2-1 of the Act, and be detailed in a HEP's RTP Scholarship Policy.

1.6.30  Additional Conditions for Overseas Students

     (1)                    A HEP may only spend up to a maximum of 10 per cent of its RTP grant amount in a Grant Year, on the provision of RTP Scholarships to overseas students.

     (2)                    When calculating the 10 per cent cap specified in subparagraph 1.6.30(1), a HEP must take into account any RTP grant amount approved by the Secretary of the department under section 41-40 of the Act to be rolled over from the previous Grant Year.

1.6.35  Offers for RTP Scholarships

    A HEP must only offer a student a RTP Scholarship:

     (1)                    as a result of a process specified in subparagraphs 1.6.20(5), 1.6.25(2) or 1.6.25(3); or

     (2)                    in relation to a RTP Allowance, at the discretion of the HEP, provided the student meets the eligibility criteria in Part 1.5; or

     (3)                    as a result of the HEP agreeing to continue RTP support for a student who is transferring to that HEP and currently receiving a RTP Scholarship; or

     (4)                    if the student is a continuing student.

A HEP must offer a RTP Scholarship to a student (including continuing students) in writing and include advice of the types of assistance and support being offered, the conditions and period of support of the RTP Scholarship, and the estimated annual value of Australian Government support provided for each type of RTP Scholarship support.

A HEP must also advise a student receiving a RTP Scholarship of any changes to RTP Scholarship support provided by the HEP.

1.6.40  Termination of RTP Scholarship

    A HEP must terminate a student's RTP Scholarship:

     (1)                    if the student ceases to meet the eligibility criteria specified in Part 1.5 of these Guidelines, other than during a period in which a suspension has been approved; or

     (2)                    on completion of the course of study; or

     (3)                    if a HEP determines that the student has not complied with a requirement specified in its RTP Scholarship Policy in relation to subparagraph 1.6.45(9).

1.6.45  RTP Scholarship Policy

A HEP is responsible for the administration of RTP Scholarships and must make information about the processes, policies and conditions of scholarships readily and publicly available in a RTP Scholarship Policy. A HEP must make judgements, and provide support to students awarded RTP Scholarships, in accordance with its RTP Scholarship Policy.

A HEP's RTP Scholarship Policy must specifically identify:

     (1) a summary of the basic information for RTP Scholarships including, but not limited to, the information identified in these Guidelines in relation to eligibility criteria, types of support available, RTP Stipend rates and periods of support;

     (2) the application, selection