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Application Information - Domestic Students

The Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia is pleased to welcome you as a potential student. Whitehouse has a diverse student community with students coming from all over Australia and internationally, to study design at our campuses in both Sydney & Melbourne. The following information has been provided to assist you in understanding what you need to do to apply to study at the Whitehouse Institute of Design.

It is advisable that applicants are familiar with the entry requirements, course program, tuition fees and Whitehouse policies before lodging the Application for Enrolment. Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early to avoid disappointment.

Entry Requirements

Whitehouse entry requirements are based on merit and academic performance, as well as other selection criteria. All applicants are to complete an Application for Enrolment, provide proof of academic results, present a portfolio of creative works and other supporting documentation (depending on applicant category). Applicants residing in Australia are to attend an interview; remote students may be interviewed via the phone.

Applicant categories:
• Category A

Students who have completed (or will be due to complete in year of application) the HSC/VCE or equivalent and achieved a minimum UAI/ENTER or equivalent of 65 will be required to present a portfolio of creative work

• Category B*

Students who have completed (or be due to complete in year of application) the HSC/VCE or equivalent but with no UAI/ENTER or equivalent will be required to present a portfolio of creative work, provide information on courses completed or attempted and the results in those courses as well as a personal statement/resumé, references or any other supporting documentation. Students who have attempted the HSC/VCE or equivalent are eligible to apply under this category

Mature age students (applicants 21 years and over) may be admitted on the basis of their work experience, and/or other study completed and will be required to present a portfolio of creative work, provide information on courses completed or attempted and the results in those courses as well as a personal statement/resumé with work history, references or any other supporting documentation

* Category B applicants may be required to complete the Whitehouse Higher Education Bridging Program. The bridging course involves students completing two core components of study: Academic Culture and Theoretical Underpinnings for Design. Successful completion does not guarantee admission to the degree program, but can be used as evidence of recent study in combination with the portfolio/personal statement.

Application Checklist:
Applicants will need to include the following with the Application for Enrolment form:
• A copy of your academic records for the highest level of schooling you have completed and any other relevant studies completed or attempted. If currently completing your HSC/VCE or equivalent, include your mid-year/test results, confirmation of the completion of your studies and UAI/ENTER or equivalent to be supplied upon publication
• A copy of your resumé, reference or any other relevant supporting documents (category B applicants)
• Your creative portfolio (applicants unable to attend an on-campus interview)
• 1 recent passport sized photograph - attached to application form
• Copy of your passport (applicants unable to attend an on-campus interview)

Creative Portfolio:
6-8 pieces of design work in any medium that best evidence your creativity. The portfolio could comprise of drawings, sketches, art work, projects, textile designs or photographs of completed work or works in progress. Digital portfolios are also acceptable. It is important to include a diversity of work where possible. The portfolio must comprise of your own work and is to be recent (completed within the last 2 years). Display your work in a folder no larger that A3 with headings and/or descriptions which will help in the assessment of your work. You could include an essay (not more than one page) about design in your field of choice - remember this is to showcase your creative expression and design potential. If you do not have recent design work, contact the Whitehouse or download the relevant entrance exam which can be used to supplement or replace the creative portfolio. Entrance exams

Student Admission Procedure

Either complete an online application or post your completed Application for Enrolment form along with supporting documentation to: The Office of Admissions, Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia, Level 3, 55 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia.

Upon receipt of your application:
1. Applicants residing in Australia; Whitehouse will make a time for a selection interview at the Whitehouse at either the Sydney or Melbourne campus where you will be required to present your creative portfolio at the interview
2. For applicants residing in Australia who are unable to attend an on-campus interview; Whitehouse will make alternative arrangements such as a phone interview and you will be required to send in your portfolio with your application
3. For applicants residing overseas; Whitehouse will assess your application along with supporting documentation and creative portfolio upon receipt.

After the interview/application assessment, you will be notified in writing if your application is successful. Successful applicants will be placed on a waiting list and sent a Letter of Offer with the following documentation:

1. Enrolment form
2. Student Admission Procedure
3. Student Contract
4. Student Handbook and academic dates
5. Fee schedule, payment options and information on FEE-HELP
6. Information on Art and Technical Kits

Enrolment Procedure

The Letter of Offer confirms your acceptance into the design specialisation of the Bachelor of Design with instructions on completion of the enrolment documentation and notifies you of key dates including Registration Day, Census dates and course commencement. Applicants who accept the offer to enrol will have 14 days to return the completed enrolment documentation, proof of identity (Passport, Birth Certificate or Citizenship Certificate if not already supplied), 2 passport sized photographs and tuition reservation deposit (refer to the fee schedule) to the Office of Admissions. If your enrolment is not received within 14 days, your place may be offered to the next person in the waiting list. Applicants awaiting final HSC/VCE and/or UAI/ENTER can take up the option to enrol prior to the publication of results to secure their position early, enrolment will be confirmed on receipt of final results.

Ensure you read and understand the Student Declaration on the Enrolment form prior to signing. Ensure you also read and understand the Student Handbook which outlines Whitehouse policies, business notices, roles and regulations prior to signing the Student Contract. If applying for FEE-HELP, applicants are advised to read the FEE-HELP information before submitting the completed Request for FEE-HELP assistance form.

Once your enrolment is received and processed, you will be allocated a student number and a position in the class. Your tuition reservation deposit is applied to the annual tuition fees and is not refundable (refer to the refund policy). Upon enrolment, you will receive in writing confirmation of your enrolment, receipt of fees paid and statement for balance of tuition fees.

You will be required to attend a Registration Day prior to course commencement to complete your enrolment, apply for FEE-HELP assistance or finalise annual tuition fees. On Registration day, student identification cards will be processed and transport concessions may be applied for.

Census Dates 2009

Semester 1:     
Monday 30th March
Semester 2:    
Monday 24th August

Academic Dates 2009

Semester 1:
Monday 2nd March - Friday 17th April 
Mid Semester break:    
Saturday 18th April - Sunday 26th April (1 week)
Semester 1 (cont): Monday 27th April - Friday 3rd July
Mid-year recess: Saturday 4th July - 26th July (3 weeks)
Semester 2: Monday 27th July - Friday 18th Sept
Mid Semester break: 
Saturday 19th Sept - 27th Sept (1 week)
Semester 2 (cont): Monday 28th Sept - Friday 20th Nov 

Fee Schedule 2009

Bachelor of Design
All design specialisations  		Tuition Reservation
Deposit
Balance of
Annual Tuition fee
Annual
Tuition Fee*
 Projected Tuition
Fees for 3 Years**
Full-time only $1,840 $16,560 $18,400 $55,200

*These fees are offered exclusively for 2009. **Subject to annual review and alteration.
All prices are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of GST where GST is applicable.

Students study 4 units per semester at $2,300 per unit over 2 semesters totalling $18,400 tuition fees per annum.
Your enrolment at Whitehouse can only be confirmed after you submit a completed enrolment package, payment in full of total annual tuition fee or tuition reservation deposit.

Tuition Reservation Deposit: $1,840 deducted from the total annual tuition fee.

Balance of Annual Tuition fees: Tuition Fees must be finalised in advance on or before Registration Day. Students may chose to pay their tuition fees upfront, defer all or part of the tuition fees though FEE-HELP, or make application for Term Payments provided there is a Guarantor, a surcharge applies for Term Payments. Fees may be paid by personal cheque, bank cheque or direct bank transfer. Cheques are to be made payable to ‘Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia'. Credit card payments are also accepted: VISA & MasterCard, a 2% surcharge will apply on all credit card payments. Late payment of tuition fees may incur a $20 per day penalty.

Late enrolment: At the discretion of the Whitehouse, students may be admitted up to three weeks after the course has commenced. A late enrolment penalty fee of $200 applies. (This does not include private tuition if required).

Withdrawal of Enrolment: Students who withdraw their enrolment before 2 February 2009 will be refunded 50% of their Tuition Reservation Deposit. Refund of the Tuition Reservation Deposit is not applicable after 2 February 2009. Tuition fees are payable in full if a student withdraws after the census date. Please refer to the Student Handbook or Domestic Student Refund Policy for further information. The withdrawal fee is applicable for both FEE-HELP and non FEE-HELP students.

Minimum numbers of students are required for a course to commence. A full refund applies where a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrolments - refer to Student Handbook or the Domestic Student Refund policy.

FEE-HELP

What is FEE-HELP? FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan for eligible fee paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. You can borrow up to the amount of the tuition fee being charged by Whitehouse for your units of study. However, over your lifetime you can borrow only up to the FEE-HELP limit, in 2008 the FEE-HELP limit was $81,600. This amount is indexed each year. A loan fee of 20% applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses of study. The FEE-HELP limit does not include the loan fee. The Australian Government will then pay directly to the Whitehouse the amount of the loan. Students repay their loan through the tax system once their income is above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment.

Who is eligible for FEE-HELP? You must be an Australian citizen or the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your studies. Holders of permanent or temporary resident visas or New Zealand citizens are not eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.

Census Dates: Whitehouse is required to set census dates for each semester of study for the Bachelor of Design. This is the final day on which your enrolment is to be finalised; if you have not made these arrangements by this date, your enrolment may be cancelled. You need to finalise arrangements for your tuition fees by the census date. You do this by submitting a completed Request for FEE-HELP assistance form or by making upfront payment of your fees. If you have not submitted your Request for FEE-HELP assistance form by the census date, this will render your tuition fees payable in full.

When is a FEE-HELP debt incurred? You incur a FEE-HELP debt immediately after the census date for the semester of study for which you received FEE-HELP assistance. If you have requested a FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for FEE-HELP assistance form or withdraw your enrolment on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.

FEE-HELP information: For more information about FEE-HELP, please read the FEE-HELP Information Booklet available from Whitehouse or visit the Australian Government Going to Uni website www.goingtouni.gov.au

Financial Support

Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the New South Wales Department of Education and Training (DET) and Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and as such Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy are available for eligible Australian citizens attending the Whitehouse. Further information www.centrelink.gov.au 

Tuition Assurance

Whitehouse has met the tuition assurance requirements of the Higher Education Support Act (HESA) as a member of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET). Whitehouse is compliant with the Australian Student Tuition Assurance Scheme (ASTAS). For further information contact Whitehouse.

Domestic Student Refund Policy

1. If you cancel your enrolment in writing 28 days or more before the course commencement date, prepaid tuition fees are refundable, less 50% of the tuition reservation deposit. Your application for a refund must be made in writing to the Chief Executive Officer and if approved; will be paid within 28 days of our receipt of your claim
2. If you cancel your enrolment in writing within 28 days of the course commencement date and before the census date, prepaid tuition fees are refundable, less 100% of the tuition reservation deposit. Your application for a refund must be made in writing to the Chief Executive Officer and if approved; will be paid within 28 days of our receipt of your claim
3. If you have requested FEE-HELP assistance, you must cancel your Request for FEE-HELP assistance form or withdraw your enrolment in writing on or before its census date or you will incur a debt
4. Tuition fees are non-refundable after the census date, withdrawal or deferment does not warrant a refund. Exceptional circumstances e.g. financial hardship due to bankruptcy, immediate family bereavement and/or partial or total incapacitation will be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer
5. No refund will be granted to a student whose enrolment is terminated for failure to comply with Whitehouse policies including, but not necessarily limited to, bad behaviour and unsatisfactory progress
6. If the course does not start on the notified starting date, or if the course ceases to be provided before it is completed, or if the course is not provided in full (known as 'provider default'), refunds will be paid within 14 days of the provider default. The Whitehouse Institute may arrange for another course, or part of a course, to be provided to students at no extra cost to the student as an alternative to refunding course fees. Where the student agrees to this arrangement, the Whitehouse Institute will not be liable to refund the money owed for the original enrolment
7. This policy does not remove your right to take further action under the consumer protection laws of Australia or to pursue other legal remedies.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Student may apply for RPL or Advanced Standing for previous studies they may have undertaken. An Application for RPL, along with supporting documentation and payment of the RPL fee is to accompany the Application for Enrolment or to be lodged before commencement of studies. Refer to the Application for RPL and What is RPL information sheet. RPL Information and Application for RPL Form

Art and Technical Kit

Whitehouse Institute will provide you with a detailed list of basic art materials and technical items. The kits vary according to course requirements and, although not compulsory, they are the starter kits for your design studies. Students may make their own arrangements for supplies and can be assembled by you or purchased from Whitehouse prior to commencement. Since costs of materials and supplies vary according to the program you study and individual projects, you will need to make provisions for special items. Specialised Studio Workshops require additional materials and supplies and the costs are determined by your choice of material and items.

Privacy Statement

The information supplied is required by Whitehouse to manage your application, potential enrolment and to inform you of relevant news and events. The information supplied will be held by the Student Administration Manager. Please note that failure to supply any part of the information may result in Whitehouse not being able to properly assess your application. You may also not receive relevant information and correspondence important to your application and/or studies. Supply of misleading, incomplete or false information may result in the cancellation of your application or subsequent enrolment. Whitehouse reserves the right to verify academic qualifications as supplied by you in your Application for Enrolment to the Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia. No personal information will be given to a third party without your consent, except where required by law.

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