An email came out about two weeks ago regarding dress code at the academy. Basically, shirts must have collars, most people wear the Airservices shirts, no hoodies, no trackpants and no beanies or hats in the classrooms or sims.
Facebook is blocked on the academy computers, as is this forum I believe.
They tell you they'll either pay for your fuel to drive down, or for your airfares. What they don't tell you is they work on a fixed rate per kilometre, which turned out to be enough for fuel, accommodation and meals on the way down.
It's just a pity they don't pay removal costs.