VET Student Loans

This form must be submitted at least 3 business days before your first Census date to progress your VET Student Loan application, and acknowledge that you understand your obligations, evidence requirements and the application process.

If you are unsure or would like clarification on any part of the Acknowledgement of Understanding, please select 'No' and we will be in contact with you to explain that section in more detail to ensure you fully understand the application process and your obligations to the Commonwealth.

If you require assistance completing this form, please contact the VET Student Loan team on 1800 882 661.

Student Details

Qualification Title

If you are studying more than one Qualification, you are required to complete an Acknowledgement of Understanding for each qualification.

Student ID number

Full name

Email address

Email address must be a personal email address. Please do not use a TAFE or university email address.

Are you 18+ years old?

*If you are under the age of 18 you will need to have your parent sign and return the VET Student Loans Parental Consent form to programsupport.vsl@tafesa.edu.au

Student eligibility

I understand the eligibility criteria requirements for a VET Student Loan

Student fees & payment options

I understand that my course has a loan cap, and if my tuition fees exceed the loan cap for my course, I am required to pay this amount upfront

I understand that a VET Student Loan is a loan from the Commonwealth and will remain a personal debt until it is repaid to the Commonwealth

I understand the loan may, until the debt is repaid, reduce my take-home (after-tax) wage or salary and may reduce my borrowing capacity

I understand that I may wish to seek independent financial advice before applying for a loan

I understand that any incidental fees and the Student Services Fee is not covered by the loan

Census date

I understand the meaning of a Census date

I understand that I must register in to a CRN at least 15 days before the Census date of the CRN

I understand that I may cancel my enrolment in a unit of study using the TAFE SA withdrawal process

Withdrawal

I understand the TAFE SA withdrawal process, if I wish to withdraw from my course or unit of study

I understand that if I withdraw before the Census date, I will receive a 100% refund of any tuition fees I have paid upfront and will not incur a VET Student Loan debt*

I understand that if I withdraw after the Census date, I will incur a debt (unless the debt is remitted under special circumstances, if special circumstances apply, I will need to apply for a refund/recredit)

*Vet Student Loan approved students in an eligible Vet Student Loan qualification only. To be deemed eligible you must have completed and submitted this acknowledgement of understanding, provided eligibility documentation, been assessed as eligible for a VET Student Loan and submitted your eCAF by the Census date of the unit of study.

Commonwealth communication requirements

I understand that for the duration of the loan I will be required to communicate with the Commonwealth in relation to student progression and engagement requirements

I understand that the department may contact me to verify my enrolment in the course

The contact details I have provided are correct and I will notify TAFE SA of any changes during my studies

Acknowledgement & declaration

I acknowledge that I have read and understood the information provided on the TAFE SA Student website and in the VET Student Loans Information Booklet

I acknowledge and understand the application process for a VET Student Loan

I acknowledge that completion of this form is not an application for a VET Student Loan

I acknowledge that the information that I have provided is accurate and correct at time of submission

What's next

Press submit, once complete.

If you have indicated 'No' for any sections on this form, we will be in contact with you to explain the section in more detail.

Please provide your best contact number and time to call during business hours.

Best contact number

Best time to call

Business hours only

We look forward to assisting you with your VET Student Loan application.

Freecall 1800 882 661

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