Regular attendance in classes is expected. Students must comply with the conditions of their permit to stay in New Zealand. Absences without a valid reason will be notified to the New Zealand Immigration Service and will result in cancellation of enrolment.
Fees are correct as of October 1, 2005. The Cornell Institute of Business & Technology (Cornell) reserves the right to change fees without notice.
Cornell reserves the right to expel students for serious breaches of discipline. When expulsion occurs, the fees are non-refundable.
Cornell arranges homestay but we must have a minimum of 4 weeks notice. The minimum period of homestay is 4 weeks. Homestay fees must be paid to Cornell. Cornell can assist students in finding alternative accommodation. However, a homestay placement fee will apply for this service and must be paid in advance.
Any applications for withdrawal with refund must be in made in writing on the appropriate withdrawal form, and must state reasons in full. Written confirmation from the payee student's parents or legal guardian is required, if the student is under 18.
The official receipt and Offer of Place document must be returned to the Institute before any refund will be made.
International students whose visa is declined must return all official Cornell documents with the original letter declining the visa application.
Refunds of tuition fees, enrolment fees and material fees will be made in accordance with the following table. Refund of other fees will be made in accordance with the relevant policies.
| Period of enrolment | Withdrawal period | Amount of refund |
|---|---|---|
| 1-34 days | Before the course starts,Within the first two days of the course* | 50% of total fees paid |
| After two days | No refund | |
| 35 days - 3 months | Before the course starts,Within the first five days of the course* | 75% of total fees paid |
| After five days | No refund | |
| More than 3 months | Before the course starts | Full refund of material fees and less 15% of total tuition and enrolment fees |
| Within the first ten days of the course | Full refund of tuition, enrolment and material fees, less 25% | |
| After ten days | No refund |
*The first day of the course is shown on the student’s offer of place. For new students, it is the first day of the orientation program. For all other students, it is the first day of classes. If , for any reason, a student is unable to start their course of the first day (for example, if a student is delayed in receiving a visa or permit), upon their written request and confirmation of Cornell they may be allowed to choose one of following two options:
1) to extend length of the course accepting the course start date originally proposed or
2) to defer starting date to next term.
If we decline to take a student into a course (whether because we have cancelled the course or otherwise), any tuition and material fee the student has already paid for that course (and the enrolment fee, if paid solely for that course) will be refunded in full. Refund of other fees will be made in accordance with the relevant policies.
The Institute is not required to refund tuition, material or enrolment fees in any other situation. In particular, there will be no refund to a student who, after the second/fifth/eighth day of the course (determined by the duration of the course – see above)
If a student wishes to withdraw from homestay arranged by the Institute, they must provide at least 2 weeks notice in advance (either before they arrive in New Zealand, or before the date on which they wish to leave the homestay accommodation). Failure to provide this notice will result in 2 weeks accommodation fees being forfeited. The homestay placement fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
If a student has paid an airport collection fee, and gives notice of cancellation at least 1 week before their arrival date, then the fee will be refunded in full. In all other cases, the entire fee will be retained.
If a student wishes to withdraw from student care services arranged by the Institute, they will receive a refund of fees paid (on a pro rata basis, calculated weekly). The student care placement fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. Students under 18 years of age may only withdraw from a student care arrangement if they provide evidence of satisfactory alternative arrangements.
Refunds will be made by bank draft / telegraphic transfer in New Zealand dollars (or foreign currency equivalent at the time of the refund is made, if requested by the student). Refunds will be paid to:
Cornell collects and stores information from this form to comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Education (funding and student statistical returns), New Zealand Qualifications Authority (Record of Learning registration and Unit Standard outcomes), Skill New Zealand (funding and student statistical returns), Industry Training Organizations (funding and academic outcomes), Department of Work and Income (confirmation of enrolment and academic outcomes). The information is also used to select students for qualifications, to manage internal administrative processes, and for internal reporting. Information about students may be supplied to, and sought from, other educational institutions for the purpose of verifying academic records.
In addition, when required by statute, Cornell releases information to Government agencies such as the New Zealand Police, Department of Justice, Department of Work and Income, and the Accident Rehabilitation Compensation Corporation (ACC), NZIS, agents and parents. In signing this enrolment form you authorise such disclosure on the understanding that Cornell will observe the general conditions governing the release of information, as set out in the Privacy Act 1993. You may see any information held about you and amend any errors in that information. To do so, contact the person who enrolled you. You agree to abide by the statutes, regulations and policies of Cornell.
In signing this enrolment form you undertake to pay all fees as they become due, and to meet any late fees and collection charges associated with debt recovery.
In signing this enrolment form you undertake to comply with the published rules and policies of Cornell with regard to attendance, academic progress, standard of dress, health and safety, and behaviour.
In signing this enrolment form you undertake to comply with the regulation to notify Cornell of your current contact details at all times, and you accept that failure to do so may result in your enrolment with Cornell being terminated.