Concessionary & Academic Merit Places

General Provisions

1.1. This Procedure sets out the conditions, criteria and procedure for awarding academic merit and social assistance (concessionary) places to study at the Institute.

1.2. Awarding concessionary and academic merit places is a right of the Institute, not an obligation.

Applying for a concession does not guarantee that it will be granted.

1.3. Concessionary places are awarded within the available capacity of the group and the Institute’s resources.

1.4. The decision to award or refuse a concessionary / academic merit place is made by the Institute’s Administration, taking into account:

academic performance (where available),
the student’s motivation and engagement,
ethical behaviour and standards of communication,
the applicant’s actual financial / personal circumstances.

1.5. If the applicant disagrees, they may submit a reasoned written appeal within 7 calendar days of receiving the decision.

The Admissions Committee conducts the reconsideration.

The outcome of the reconsideration is final.

Types of Places

2.1. Academic Merit Places

Awarded to students who demonstrate:

consistently high academic performance,
independence in working with the materials,
responsibility and discipline,
friendly and constructive behaviour within the group,
active engagement in their studies overall.

2.2. Social Assistance (Concessionary) Places

May be awarded to students facing difficult life circumstances, including:

loss of employment or a breadwinner,
illness or caring for loved ones,
documented financial hardship.

2.3. Duration of a Concessionary or Academic Merit Place

Places are awarded for the following periods:

Social assistance (concessionary) places: up to 4 months.
Academic merit places: 6 months (first semester).

At the end of this period, there is a review of the possibility of an extension or a return to standard fees.

2.4. Concessionary and academic merit places do not apply to correspondence (modular) study. They apply only to in-person and distance study.

Eligibility for an Academic Merit Place

An academic merit place may be awarded to a student who:

completes all assignments on time;
actively participates in the learning process;
complies with the E-TERRA Code of Ethics;
maintains a friendly atmosphere in the group;
meets the criteria in clause 2.1.

An additional consideration is:

willingness to help fellow students (a culture of mentorship).

Eligibility for a Social Assistance (Concessionary) Place

To apply for a concessionary place, the student submits:

a brief application (motivation letter) describing the circumstances (1–2 paragraphs),
(where available) documents confirming the circumstances.

The application is reviewed by the Institute’s Administration.

Student Obligations During Concessionary / Academic Merit Study

The student undertakes to:

participate meaningfully in the learning process;
complete assignments;
respect instructors and other group members;
comply with the Code of Ethics.

Termination of a Place

A concessionary or academic merit place may be terminated early if the student:

does not participate in their studies;
regularly fails to complete assignments;
violates the Code of Ethics or the rules of group interaction;
creates conflict or toxic situations;
shares learning materials with third parties;
brings the Institute or its instructors into disrepute.

In this case, the student may:

continue their studies under the standard payment terms, or
end their studies in accordance with the Public Offer Agreement.

Acceptance of the Terms

By applying for a concessionary or academic merit place, the student:

confirms that they have read this Procedure;
agrees to its terms;
acknowledges that the Admissions Committee’s decision following reconsideration is final.