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Fees Policy

Under our terms of enrolment*, HiTec requires that all programme fees must be paid in full on or before the commencement date of the programme.  If a learner wishes to apply for a refund of fees and cancellation of place on programme s/he may do so by requesting a Refund Request form and submitting it along with proof of fees paid i.e. the original receipt of fees paid. This application is only valid if submitted prior to the commencement of the programme and is within 28 days of having applied for the programme.  

International Students

All learners, upon receipt of their admission letter from HiTec, and who obtain their student visa, are not entitled to any refund of programme fees paid.  If a learner is denied a student visa and would like to apply for a refund of the most recently paid fees, s/he may do so by requesting a Refund Request form and submitting it along with proof of fees paid i.e. the original receipt, and a rejection letter from the Irish Government.  This application is only valid if submitted prior to the commencement of the programme and is within 28 days of having applied for the programme.  

N.B. All programme fees include administration costs and under no circumstances will these be refunded.



*Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all published information, it is subject to amendments due to programme revisions, policy changes or other restrictions.  Except where stated, all fees are non-refundable.

Accommodation
If you need assistance in finding a host family or private rented accommodation, let the office know when you are making your application and we will be able to help.

Opening times:
The College is open outside of class times  for students to have access to the study room, computer training room and the library.  All students are given a student card once they have completed  registration.  This card is used mainly for access to the college outside of class times.  

We have an open door policy here at HiTec as regards communication and we encourage learners to let us know if there is anything we can help them with.  For any students not from Galway, we will  assist in as much as we can.
The College is open outside of class times (see p.5) for students to have access to the study room, computer training room and the library.  All students are given a student card once they have completed  registration.  This card is used mainly for access to the college outside of class times. 

We have an open door policy here at HiTec as regards communication and we encourage learners to let us know if there is anything we can help them with.  For any students not from Galway, we will  assist in as much as we can.

Banking
If you have not yet got a bank account in Ireland, HiTec will be able to provide you with a reference letter if you wish to set up an account in AIB.  (This is who HiTec banks with)

PPS Number
International Students who obtain a study visa are entitled to take up part-time work of up to 20 hours per week.  To avail of this, you will need to register with the Revenue Commissioners for tax purposes and in order to obtain a PPS number.  HiTec can on request issue a letter confirming your status as a student.  The college will also require your PPS number as requested by the department of Social and Family Affairs.

Galway is a city known far and wide for its youthful vigor, thriving nightlife, and cultural magnetism. Much of this is due, in part, to the nearly 20,000 students that flood into the city from all corners of Ireland, and the rest of the world, every year. With the students comes youth, excitement, curiosity and energy, and this added dimension makes Galway the place to be for visiting students.