Tropical Institute

Your name:

Question 2: Age

Are you over 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

  Don’t worry, you may still be eligible for a VET Student Loan. Students under the age of 18 will need to provide a parental consent form or specific evidence of their independence.

Question 3a: Approved course

What VET Student Loans approved course are you planning to study? ?

Question 3b: Approved provider

What is the name of the VET Student Loans approved training provider you intend to study with? ?

Question 4: HELP loan limit

Have you previously accessed FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP or  VET Student Loans at any time, or accessed HECS-HELP after 1 January 2020? ?

• Yes
• No

Question 5: Entry requirements

Have you completed:

• An Australian Year 12 certificate
• An International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
• Certificate IV or above (where the course was taught in English) ?
• None of the above

  Don’t worry, you can complete a literacy and numeracy test with your training provider. Contact your provider for more details.

Question 6: Tax File Number

Do you have an Australian Tax File Number (TFN)?

• Yes
• No

  You will need to have attained a TFN, or be able to provide evidence of your application for a TFN from the ATO, by the time you apply for a VET Student Loan with your chosen training provider.

Question 7: Unique Student Identifier

Do you have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)?

• Yes
• No

  You will need a USI in order to enrol in your course and receive your qualification or statement of attainment. Visit the USI website for more information.