Provider initiated suspension or cancellation MCIE may decide to suspend or cancel a student’s enrolment on its own initiative as a response to: • •
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Misbehaviour by student The student’s failure to pay an amount he or she was required to pay to MCIE to undertake or continue the course as stated in the written agreement Breach of course progress or attendance requirements by the overseas student, which must occur in accordance of National Code 2018 Standard 8.
In case of deferral, suspension or cancellation initiated by MCIE, the student will be provided with a notice of intention to report and 20 working days to access MCIE’s internal complaints and appeals process. Student is not provided this opportunity to appeal when student’s health or wellbeing, or the wellbeing of others, is likely to be at risk. Some of scenarios related this situation are listed here:
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Student is missing Student has medical concerns, severe depression or psychological issues which lead the provider to fear for the student’s wellbeing Student has engaged or threatens to engage in behaviour that is reasonably believed to endanger the student or others Student is at risk of committing a criminal offence
MCIE may defer an enrolment where the course is not being offered at the proposed date, site, or other reasons where it is necessary to cancel the course. In such cases a refund shall be processed as required or alternative courses offered. Deferral of commencement, suspension of enrolment and cancellation of enrolment has to be reported to Department Home Affairs (DHA) by the Institute and this may affect the status of a student visa.
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