DS16 started Cert 2 in Mechanics yesterday and they were told they need to pay their fees by Monday or they will get kicked out. The fees are $300 which I just can't pay in such short notice so I rang the Institute to see whether I could pay half today and balance next fortnight, I was told this couldn't be done, needs to be paid in full. Recently through Centrelink DS was matched up with a Job Network so I gave her a call and she explained to me that they would reimburse the fees after I pay but when I explained the situation she was so understanding and said not to worry they will send the Institute a cheque for the fees . DS would have been devastated if he couldn't have continued, there are other students who don't have a HCC and their fees are $900, it's such a shame if they can't continue because of fees, just doesn't seem fair.

Regards,
Dianne