WA Open Colleges - Cancellation of Online Course?

[Hannah Mac]

Hi, so I started a vet nursing course online, through open colleges. It's been just over a month and I have realised that it isn't for me. I have been paying weekly instalments of $87, this was to be continued for 24 months.

In the policy, I did not read that I would have to pay the rest of the fee's, if I were to cancel after the 12-day cooling off period (who can decide in 12 days if they want to continue with the course or not?).

I'm not expecting a refund, I just expect them to cancel the instalments, as I won't be using the site anymore or have anything to do with them. They want the rest of the fee's which is just over $5000.

 

[CathL]

Hey Hannah,

It seems that there's been a few questions relating to Open Colleges, and they don't seem to have much flexibility with people not paying after the cooling off period.

Have a read of these related threads

1. VIC - Open Colleges - Repercussions if I Stop Payments? | LawAnswers.com.au
2. VIC - Open Colleges - Have I Been Scammed? | LawAnswers.com.au
3. NSW - Does Debt from Open Colleges Affect My Credit Rating? | LawAnswers.com.au
4. NSW - Open Colleges 7-day Cooling Off Period Acceptable? | LawAnswers.com.au
5. VIC - Australian Consumer Law - Misleading Information in Contract with Open Colleges? | LawAnswers.com.au

 

[Mafi]

I have just signed up with open colleges 2weeks ago. The day after I decided I wanted a course transfer within the 7 day cooling off period but still have not been seen or helped with anything! Now that it’s been 2 weeks I’m wanting too terminate my contract! They have taken out a $100 bond the day I signed up and one payment last week! Is there any way I can terminate my course without having to pay the whole thing??