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{'text': '<s>[INST] Do online students meet the criteria for a student concession card? [/INST] Upon enrolment, students have the option to obtain a student card, which is essential for tasks like borrowing books and attending exams. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Am I eligible to access both a Commonwealth Supported Place and financial support from a HELP loan? [/INST] FEE-HELP enables students to postpone full fee paying place (non-CSP) course fees to a government loan, with repayments starting once they exceed the specified income threshold, open to Australian citizens and Humanitarian Visa holders. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Do you have a head office somewhere if I want to meet someone face-to-face about my course? [/INST] Because you will be studying a degree online, all of our support systems are available over the phone or online. When you go through our simple enrolment process you will speak to one of our knowledgeable course consultants over the phone. Once you are a student with us, you are always welcome to drop in to any of our campuses to access the library or any of our other student benefits. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Is it possible for international students to apply for admission? [/INST] Prospective international students can also seek guidance from Course Consultants by calling 800 4002 0400. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Are there set times when I must be logged in for my studies? [/INST] You usually do not have to adhere to a specific online schedule, as course materials are accessible from the start of each teaching period, allowing flexibility in study hours. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Is there a requirement for advanced software? [/INST] Swinburne Online offers most of the necessary software for degree students free of charge, including online eTexts, via a provided license. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Am I required to invest in study resources? [/INST] there are instances where students will receive notifications through their student email indicating the necessity to procure particular software or eTexts. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Can I study abroad? [/INST] Yes, most students will be eligible for some type of overseas study program, either longer term student exchange or short term study tours. For more information visit our Swinburne Abroad page on the Swinburne University of Technology website. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Can I study a mixture of on-campus and online units? [/INST] If you are an on-campus student at Swinburne University of Technology, you may be able to study some of your units online, through Swinburne Online. Speak to a Course Consultant today to find out if we can meet your unit requirements. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Is it possible to complete my educational placement in a location outside of Australia? [/INST] Under certain conditions, students may have the opportunity to conduct a single primary placement abroad, provided it takes place at either an Australian Curriculum School or an International School where English is the language of instruction. </s>'} |
{'text': "<s>[INST] Can I utilize VET Student Loans to pay for my Introductory Skill Set Course expenses? [/INST] VET Student Loans (VSL) can be applied for once you've completed the Introductory Skill Set program. </s>"} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Are there application cutoff dates to keep in mind for the VSL? [/INST] When enrolling, keep in mind that your start date will impact your Census date and fee payment deadline. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Are the education programs nationally acknowledged and accepted? [/INST] Depending on specific accreditation requirements, courses like the Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), Master of Teaching (Primary), and Master of Teaching (Secondary) qualify graduates for teacher registration across Australia through mutual recognition. </s>'} |
{'text': "<s>[INST] Are the online and on-campus courses designed with the same content? [/INST] Swinburne Online's qualifications are equivalent to those granted to students at Swinburne University of Technology, an institution with a strong global reputation. </s>"} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Is it possible for education students to engage in placements on a part-time basis? [/INST] Attending placement necessitates full-day commitment, lasting seven to eight hours. </s>'} |
{'text': "<s>[INST] Am I eligible for a student concession card when studying online? [/INST] Yes, you can request a student card when you enrol with Swinburne Online. You can use this to borrow books at Swinburne University of Technology's library or any ULANZ libraries and will also need it when you attend exams. </s>"} |
{'text': "<s>[INST] Can I qualify for both a Commonwealth Supported Place and assistance through a HELP loan? [/INST] HECS-HELP allows students to defer CSP course fees to a government loan, with repayments commencing once they meet the income threshold, and it's available to Australian citizens and Humanitarian Visa holders. </s>"} |
{'text': "<s>[INST] Are there dates I need to think about when applying for a VSL? [/INST] Yes - It's important that when you enrol, you take note of your desired start date as this will determine the deadline for your fee payment and your Census date. Start dates refer to your course start date (new students), as well as start date options for your next block of units. Census date is your last opportunity to change your enrolment without incurring the cost of your enrolled units. </s>"} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Is national recognition granted to the education degrees? [/INST] Graduates of the mentioned education programs can apply for teacher registration anywhere in Australia due to mutual recognition agreements. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Are Postgraduate students eligible for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)? [/INST] There are currently no Commonwealth Supported Places available to postgraduate students. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Are there part-time placement options for students in the education program? [/INST] Full-day attendance, ranging from seven to eight hours, is compulsory during placement. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Are exams scheduled solely at the end of the teaching term? [/INST] Students are solely responsible for attending end-of-term exams; no mid-semester exams are scheduled. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Am I eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place and a HELP loan? [/INST] A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a subsidised higher education place. You will only pay the student contribution (remaining amount) of the unit fees after the government subsidy has been applied. A HECS-HELP loan will allow you to defer your fees to a government loan for CSP courses, allowing you to avoid any upfront fees for your course. You would start to pay this loan back once you are earning over the advised threshold. This loan is available to Australian citizens and Humanitarian Visa holders. A FEE-HELP loan will allow you to defer your fees to a government loan for full fee paying places (non-CSP) allowing you to avoid any upfront fees for your course. You would start to pay this loan back once you are earning over the advised threshold. This loan is available to Australian citizens and Humanitarian Visa holders. You can nominate to defer your fees to a HELP loan during your enrolment, and once you log into your student account that application can be finalised. </s>'} |
{'text': '<s>[INST] Can I enroll in Swinburne Online even if I reside outside of Victoria? [/INST] Swinburne Online allows students from any Australian state or territory to pursue their studies, provided they meet course entry requirements and have internet access. </s>'} |