Important Information
2013 Study Dates (Townsville and Cairns)
Teaching Period One 2013 (Semester One) Arrival service Orientation Classes begin Mid-semester recess Classes end Study/Exam Period Arrival service Orientation Classes begin Mid-semester recess Classes end Study/Exam Period 11 - 17 February 18 – 22 February 25 February 15 – 19 April 27 May 10 – 21 June 15 - 21 July 22 – 26 July 29 July 30 September – 4 October 28 October 11 – 22 November
In 2012, classes begin on 20 February (teaching period one) and 23 July (teaching period two). Other 2012 dates can be found online at www.jcu.edu.au/international
Teaching Period Two 2013 (Semester Two)
Singapore and Brisbane
Singapore and Brisbane operate different academic calendars. Please check the individual campus websites for details.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are limited and generally not available from Australian sources. Students are advised to explore what funding options (ie loans, grants, subsidies, sponsorships, scholarships and other awards or benefits) are available from sources within their home country. JCU is familiar with some financial aid and scholarships that are available to students from specific nationalities and criteria; these are listed below. For more information, refer to the JCU scholarships website at www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships Canada ?? Canadian federal and provincial student loans (i.e. Ontario Student Assistance Program, etc) Germany ?? German study grant scheme (BAföG) India ?? Credila Indian Student loan program Netherlands ?? Studiefinanciering Scandinavia ?? Scandinavian student loan programs (CSN, Statens Lånekasse, Statens Uddannelsesstøtte) USA ?? Federal Aid (Stafford/PLUS) US ?? private education loans US (Sallie Mae) ?? Veterans Affairs US For more information on financial aid/loan programs email [email protected].
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
JCU has welcomed hundreds of AusAID students from the developing world over the years, funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). JCU has staff dedicated to ensuring that all AusAID students are provided with quality academic and personal support during their studies. For information on these services and about AusAID students at JCU visit www.jcu.edu.au/ international/ausaid or email [email protected]. For further information about the ADS and AusAID schemes, including eligibility and how to apply, please visit the AusAID website www.ausaid.gov.au
academic merit only. For more information, refer to the JCU scholarships website www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships
Sponsorships
Students seeking sponsorship must undertake to do so of their own accord as JCU cannot provide assistance in this area. Students who have secured formal sponsorship from an employer or other organisation should contact JCU to see whether the company can be recognised as an official JCU sponsor. Official JCU sponsors accept financial liability for tuition fees payable for the duration of the academic program, and JCU will deal directly with the sponsor in relation to all tuition fee matters. For more information on official JCU sponsorship email [email protected].
Financial Aid – Loans and Grants
Students from the following countries may be eligible to apply for loans, and in some cases grants or other nonrepayable types of funding, from their government or a financial institution. Generally student loans must be repaid once study has ceased.
Other Scholarships and Grants
JCU offers a limited number of scholarships and grants to international students, however these are generally based on
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