Enrolment fees cannot be transferred to a subsequent sitting of an assessment. Withdrawal fees may apply if a candidate withdraws from an assessment. Enrolment fees will be refunded according to the following schedule:
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Date request for withdrawal is received
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Fee refund
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At least 48 hours before the scheduled assessment date
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Full enrolment fee
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Less than 48 hours before the scheduled assessment date
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No refund
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For withdrawals within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment date, a candidate may apply for a special exemption to the refund schedule above on the grounds on extenuating and unforeseen circumstances. The RACGP determines the special exemption application and refund amount on a case-by-case basis. Factors such as cost already incurred by the RACGP will be taken into consideration when determining this amount and for some applications a partial refund may be provided. A candidate may apply for special exemption by submitting the Special Exemption Application Form to education.appeals@racgp.org.au.
Extenuating and unforeseen circumstances are considered on a case by case basis, but must relate to circumstances which were unforeseen, outside the candidate’s control and which can be shown to have a direct and significant impact on the candidate’s ability to sit the scheduled assessment, including:
- ill-health (other than minor illnesses) with valid certificates;
- carer’s leave with valid certificates;
- bereavement;
- acute adverse life circumstances
- hospitalisation;
- Australian Defence Force deployment leave;
- Other circumstances involving significant changes to a participant’s circumstances