DECLARATION AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS

In submitting this application, I declare that I am a Genuine Temporary Entrant to Australia and that I have sufficient funds to cover the duration of my studies at Southern Cross University. I also understand that in submitting this form I have digitally signed the form and accept all of the terms and conditions herein.

The personal information you provide on this form is protected by the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1998, New South Wales Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the health information is protected by the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. Details regarding the operation of the Acts are contained in Southern Cross University’s Privacy Management Plan and may be viewed at: www.scu.edu.au/privacy

I also understand that:

• Southern Cross University communicates with me via electronic means.

• The Southern Cross University Model drawn on learning resources which are online, on demand, media rich, interactive and responsive. As such, in order to study at Southern Cross University, you will need sufficient access to a laptop, or personal computer, with internet connectivity, to access learning resources and complete required assessment on enrolment. I declare that I have sufficient access to a laptop, or personal computer, with internet connectivity.

• The information I have provided to the University may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies pursuant to obligations under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students.

• The University is requesting this information so we can process your application for admission. When storing information electronically, the University may disclose your information by virtue of its cloud computing arrangements with cloud servers located in Hong Kong, Singapore and Ireland. The University is reasonably satisfied these countries have similar privacy protection as afforded under Australian law. Other than specified in this form, the University will not disclose your information to others unless required by law e.g. emergency or law enforcement purposes.

• Providing information to us is not required by law, however if you choose not to, we cannot process your application for admission.

• You can request access to your information at any time. To access or update your information refer to the University’s Privacy Officer: privacy@scu.edu.au

• I declare I am a genuine temporary entrant and genuine student and intend to come to Australia with the primary purpose of academic study, and have the language, educational ability and financial capacity to undertake and successfully complete my academic plan.

• The University is unable to provide me with financial assistance if I experience financial difficulties during the course of my studies.

• By nominating an agent, as listed in the “contact address for correspondence”, to represent me in my application to the University, I agree to the release of all information relating to my application and subsequent enrolment at the University to my nominated agent, until such time as this nomination is revoked by me in writing.

• If my application is part of a package arrangement with a provider, I agree to release my application information to process my application for admission.

• If the payment for your course is made by a sponsor (a third party paying my tuition fees or nominated by me as my sponsor), I agree to the release of all information to my sponsor regarding my application and subsequent enrolment including my subject results, progress reports, and enrolment details.

• Giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code of the Commonwealth Government of Australia.

• The information you provide may be disclosed to third parties for the purpose of progressing my application.

• In the case of visa refusals an administrative charge of $500 or five percent is charged when you apply for a refund, to cover costs incurred in relation to processing your student application.

• If the University provides Confirmation of Enrolment, or enrols as student on the basis of fraudulent, forged or deliberately misleading documentation being supplied by the applicant/student, the enrolment will be withdrawn and in the case of a visa refusal the university will retain the non-refundable deposit.

I have read and understand the description of the ESOS framework made available at: www.internationaleducation.gov.au I declare that the information provided in this application and the documentation supporting it is true and complete.

CRICOS Code: 01241G