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RMIT has a number of administrative and material fees that are attached to specific goods and / or services, together with some fines that may be levied under specific circumstances. The following is a brief summary of the types of fees, charges and fines that students may encounter while studying at RMIT.

Material fees

Both higher education and TAFE students may be asked to agree to pay material fees when enrolling in a program. There are specific rules imposed by the federal and state governments that dictate when material fees may be charged (see Financial Services information on material fees including approved 2009 fees). Generally, if a student is required to use materials they take home once their program is complete, they will be asked to pay a materials fee. Students may choose to not pay this fee, but if so, they will not be entitled to use materials supplied in class. Students may also be required to purchase the materials from outside RMIT.

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Administrative fees

Administrative fees are a range of fees and charges that apply to specific services or goods supplied by the university. (see Financial Services information on administrative fees including approved 2009 fees). These fees are only payable if you use the goods or services they relate to. For example:

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application fee
• car parking fees (Brunswick and Bundoora only)
• library book replacement costs (including processing charge)
• replacement costs for Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter Monitor and Badge (Medical Lab Science)
• bicycle Enclosure Access (City campus)
• graduation
• ceremony fee
• hire of academic gown
• purchase of academic gown
• guest tickets
• ceremony video/DVD
• special exam services
• Education Abroad fees
• international student service fees
• transfer or cancellation of program
• airport pick-up
• home stay placement.

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Fines and penalties

The university has a number of financial penalties and fines that are principally levied as a disincentive. These fined are designed to discourage students from breaking university rules and may also be levied as punishment when university rules are broken. Some examples are:

• library late fines
• parking fines
• late enrolment fee
• financial penalties levied by Discipline Board.

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