Fees paid by employers and sponsors
If a third party would like to pay your course fees directly to Deakin, and they require an invoice in their name, they must complete a Sponsorship Agreement Form
If the third-party contribution is temporary or informal, a formal sponsorship agreement may not be required. In this case, you can provide the third party with your student invoice, and they can make payment on your behalf using the payment options listed on the invoice.
Please note:
- A sponsorship agreement is only valid for the course, duration and funding level specified on the signed agreement.
- Any changes to the course, sponsorship period or level of support will require a new sponsorship agreement.
- The sponsor is responsible for all approved fees incurred up to the end date of the agreement, or the date the agreement is terminated if it ends early.
If you are enrolled in an upcoming study period and would like to establish a formal sponsorship arrangement or have any queries regarding this type of arrangement, please email the Sponsorships and Bursaries team.
Payment
The sponsor must provide payment of the sponsored fees by the specified due date.
Where payment is not received in full by the due date, the student will become liable for the tuition fees immediately. It is the students responsibility to ensure fees are paid in full and on time. Late fee payment can results in enrolment issues.
Refunds
Refunds of monies paid will be made to the sponsor unless Deakin receives written advice from the sponsor requesting otherwise.
A refund is only payable where the student has discontinued their unit/s of study on or before the study period census date.
Termination of sponsor agreement
The sponsor must advise Deakin in writing if they decide to terminate the sponsorship of a sponsored student prior to the end of the sponsorship agreement period.
Notification of the termination of sponsorship must be received on or before a study period census date for the termination to take effect in that study period.