REMISSION OF FEES

Students experiencing financial difficulties may apply for a remission of fees, on the appropriate form, which can be obtained from either the Finance Office or Student Support & Development. Note, however, that a remission of fees is not usually granted to students in the first year of a programme of study.

WITHDRAWALS

Students who withdraw their acceptance of a place on a programme prior to registration will receive a refund of the deposit less the withdrawal charge of €150.

WITHDRAWALS: 'FREE TUITION' COURSES:

Students retiring from the University must notify the Registration Office in writing. For fees purposes, the date of receipt of the written notification will be taken as the date of retirement. Withdrawal forms are available from the Registry Office.

Fee implications for:

(i) Students retiring in order to pursue a different course:

The Department of Education has advised that DCU should charge a minimum half fee to the HEA on behalf of any first year student covered under the 'Free Fees Scheme', who accepts a place and then retires following the first day of term, prior to 31 January 2005. In this event, the student will become liable for fees for a half year if attending the same year level of a third level course within the next five years.

(ii) Students retiring after 31 January 2005:

Full fees will be claimed from the HEA on behalf of any student who notifies the University of his/her retirement from a course, after 31 January 2005. In this event, the student will become liable for full fees if attending the same year level of a third level course within the next five years.

(iii)Students retiring on medical or other grounds:

Students retiring in exceptional circumstances, such as certified serious illness, may apply to the Fees Office for permission to re-attend as 'free' fee students

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of students to familiarise themselves with the University's academic regulations and administrative requirements.

Students must quote their student number on all transactions and correspondence with the Finance Office. If student numbers are not quoted, the Finance Office will not accept responsibility for errors.

While invoices will be issued to third parties if required, for example to a student's employers, it is emphasised that it is strictly the responsibility of the student to make fee payments by the dates stipulated.