wow! thanks a lot aelith! If i decide to enroll at ACU, could i just pay the fee for the 1st semester or payment of the tution fee should be for the whole year? And when i apply for credit after i enroll that does mean i would be paying less for the succeeding semesters than the usual tuition fee for that semester? thanks again!:thankya:
wow! thanks a lot aelith! If i decide to enroll at ACU, could i just pay the fee for the 1st semester or payment of the tution fee should be for the whole year? And when i apply for credit after i enroll that does mean i would be paying less for the succeeding semesters than the usual tuition fee for that semester? thanks again!:thankya:
If you are going for ACU and will be living with your aunt, I would suggest that you research how long it will take you to get there as ACU is on North Sydney and your aunt is living in Southwestern Sydney. :imbar
As for the enrollment, once you receive your firm offer, you will need to pay 1 semester's fee only to secure your place and all other fees including OSHC (insurance). Then you can pay the succeeding tuition fee per sem. The payment details as well as the deadline dates will be included in the "Firm Offer" that they will give you so don't worry about that. They will inform you with whatever you will need.
You will be paying less in the sense that, instead of paying for 3 years worth of studies, you will only need to pay 1.5 to 2 years worth only. As far as I know, the semester fees will almost be the same as your units will be grouped together per sem. As a rule, all international students have to enroll in a full time program, meaning you should have 4 units per sem. That said, you will still be paying for a whole sem's fee, just not the same number of sems anymore.
Also, may I remind you that if you are going for Permanent Visa, the 1.5 years will not qualify you as the minimum requirement is 2 years.
Hi Aelith, i was just hoping to ask how come you know so much..i wish i could send you a pm but i still lack in the required post? Do you think we can get to australia and do the CAS alone or does paying a review center like ECA or ANSM work better for us? Thanks
Hi Aelith, i was just hoping to ask how come you know so much..i wish i could send you a pm but i still lack in the required post? Do you think we can get to australia and do the CAS alone or does paying a review center like ECA or ANSM work better for us? Thanks
Nyay! Hehe.. I guess it's because I researched a lot and asked a lot. I messaged every person I could lol. Seriously though, I did and even talked to some free migration agents and some with minimal pay. And thanks to the Aussies too cause they are really so accommodating.
I'll send you my contact just in case.
For the first part of your question, do you think we can get to australia and do the CAS alone, the answer is YES. Most definitely, you can do that on your own. It's not hard to do too. If there's anything lacking, QNC will always notify you so don't worry too much.
For the last part of your question, does paying a review center like ECA or ANSM work better for us, the answer is it would depend on your situation.
My Stand/Opinion only:
If you have zero experience, the agency can help of course because of the secured job placement and review materials for QNC. The bad part is, with all honesty, you'll be paying so much more ( more than twice what you will really pay on your own).
If you have experience, especially a year, it is better to do it on your own cause there are a lot of agencies in Australia that you can contact who will happily sponsor you. They just require at least 1 year experience, at least most of them do.
Could you send me your private email so i can email you. So are you Pinoy also like? I am just scared to part with my money since i am not sure of the standing of those people who came to talk at the expo...should there be scams i should be watching out for ?
how long is the application process in NZ? I already have 6months working experience and still ongoing. I just got my IELTS result, 7 above in all subtests. I'd like to know how long would it take me to apply to NZ? I'm planning to finish my 2-year contract with the hospital I'm currently working in. 18months to go.
Could you send me your private email so i can email you. So are you Pinoy also like? I am just scared to part with my money since i am not sure of the standing of those people who came to talk at the expo...should there be scams i should be watching out for ?
Ok will send you. Yup I am a Filipino. :)
Risks will always be there no matter what the situation is. Even with the studying option. You will always have risks of failing. Another risk is that later on, requirements and laws will change and you might be affected. No one can tell what will really happen. And I understand how you feel cause I feel exactly the same thing. That is actually what is keeping, not just you and me, but others as well from deciding which will be the best way. All we can do is find as much information so that somehow we will be able to make a better decision and also to help us feel a little bit more secure. The agencies or other people can make promises but we should also not rely on them 100% every time. Scams are possible, that is why we have to research some more about the agencies. I also try to always list my questions in a piece of paper and think about the things I would like to know and ask them to the corresponding person. That is what I have been doing up to now. Maybe it can help you too or the others.
As to when will we be able to decide for ourselves, will depend on when we can finally have the courage to take the risk.
how long is the application process in NZ? I already have 6months working experience and still ongoing. I just got my IELTS result, 7 above in all subtests. I'd like to know how long would it take me to apply to NZ? I'm planning to finish my 2-year contract with the hospital I'm currently working in. 18months to go.
As far as I know, you will still have to undergo the bridging program. So you will be eligible after you finish the program which is just a few months.
Hi Aelith, i was just hoping to ask how come you know so much..i wish i could send you a pm but i still lack in the required post? Do you think we can get to australia and do the CAS alone or does paying a review center like ECA or ANSM work better for us? Thanks
These agencies will rob you thousands of bucks. Here's the estimate:
QNC application - $200 (including notarization and registered mail post)
Review - (free if you have the time to just download or read tons of
information over the net)
Challenge Test Part A - $ 310 (including the $50 management fee)
Worst comes worst you failed the exam: 4 modules - $3608
Clinical in Australia for 160 hours -$902
Short stay visa - $100
Board and lodging in Australia $1000
That's $6102. That's the worst that you will pay. But if score at least 80% in some areas in the challenge test then you have to deduct $902 for every module. At least have the goal to eliminate 2 modules to cut the cost.
With this, you will have the option of choosing the facility in which you wanted to be employed and the place you would want to live. No contract with agencies. You can even endorse your registration to other states in Australia/New Zealand.
Don't go with agencies and settle with rural australia. I am reminding you that they are even worst than the jungles of Mindanao. You wouldn't want to live with rattlesnakes.
These agencies will rob you thousands of bucks. Here's the estimate:
QNC application - $200 (including notarization and registered mail post)
Review - (free if you have the time to just download or read tons of
information over the net)
Challenge Test Part A - $ 310 (including the $50 management fee)
Worst comes worst you failed the exam: 4 modules - $3608
Clinical in Australia for 160 hours -$902
Short stay visa - $100
Board and lodging in Australia $1000
That's $6102. That's the worst that you will pay. But if score at least 80% in some areas in the challenge test then you have to deduct $902 for every module. At least have the goal to eliminate 2 modules to cut the cost.
With this, you will have the option of choosing the facility in which you wanted to be employed and the place you would want to live. No contract with agencies. You can even endorse your registration to other states in Australia/New Zealand.
Don't go with agencies and settle with rural australia. I am reminding you that they are even worst than the jungles of Mindanao. You wouldn't want to live with rattlesnakes.
While it is true that Agencies can rip you off, but for those without experience, it can be of some help too. I don't think it will be easy for them to find a job or an employer to sponsor them since majority of those employers/agencies in Australia, most especially those in the metropolitan areas require a certain number of years experience.
Not all rural areas are as wild as you would imagine it, some rural areas are okay. But yea, that's the bad part about the agency's offer for employment for the inexperienced ones, there is a high chance that you will be employed in a Country area. I am still trying to find an employer in the Metropolitan area who would happily sponsor an inexperienced nurse. Sadly though, I have not yet found one. But who knows, with enough perseverance we will find one soon. Let's keep our fingers crossed and pray. By the way, one agency said they can transfer you after 1 year should you want to get out of the Country Area (not sure if this will really happen but that is what they said).
While the agencies can aid those without experience, those with experience would be better off without them as there are so many employers willing to sponsor you as long as you have experience. Or if you are too lazy to look for one and cant be bothered reviewing on your own, then you can sign up with an Agency as long as your okay with the high fee rate.
But who knows, with enough perseverance we will find one soon. Let's keep our fingers crossed and pray. By the way, one agency said they can transfer you after 1 year should you want to get out of the Country Area (not sure if this will really happen but that is what they said).
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wow! thanks a lot aelith! If i decide to enroll at ACU, could i just pay the fee for the 1st semester or payment of the tution fee should be for the whole year? And when i apply for credit after i enroll that does mean i would be paying less for the succeeding semesters than the usual tuition fee for that semester? thanks again!:thankya: