Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) Before re - crediting a student's HELP balance under this Division (other than section 72A), the Secretary must give the course provider concerned notice in writing:
(a) stating that the Secretary is considering the re - credit; and
(b) stating the reasons why the Secretary is considering the re - credit; and
(c) inviting the provider to make written submissions to the Secretary about the re - credit within 28 days.
(2) In deciding whether to re - credit the HELP balance, the Secretary must take into account any submissions received within the 28 day period.
(3) The Secretary must give the student and the provider written notice of the Secretary's decision and the reasons for the decision. The notice must be given as soon as practicable after the decision is made.