
International Student Visa holders wanting to transfer to another education provider before completing the first six months of their principal program, will need a Release from ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ.
- Eligibility
- Required documents
- Applying for release
Important Note: Submitting a release request doesn’t guarantee approval. Releases are only granted under specific conditions.Ìý ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç will consider applications for a release in the context that students were been assessed as a Genuine Student (GS) for the purposes of obtaining a student visa and have made an informed decision to undertake a course at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ.Ìý
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ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç assumes that a student’s decision was based on the availability of extensive course and general information and that students have taken into account relevant factors including family circumstances, study and career goals, other course options within Australia, location and costs. Check the International Student Transfer Between Registered Providers and PRISMS Reporting Procedures (PDF)
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Entry requirements not metÌý
If you have a packaged COE but didn’t meet the entry requirements for your main program.
Not progressing in your current program Ìý
If there's proof that your program isn't a good academic fit for you and there are no other suitable programs available at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ. Please provide academic statements and written support from an Academic Advisor or ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç teaching staff.
Compassionate or compelling reasonsÌý
If there are serious medical or personal circumstances affecting your ability to study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ. This must be substantiated by documented supporting evidence
Misleading informationÌý
If you were misled by ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç or its representatives about the program or university substantiated by documented supporting evidence
Appeal decisionsÌý
If an appeal (internal or external) on another matter recommends or decides on granting a release.
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No valid offer Ìý
If you don’t have an unconditional offer from another CRICOS-registered provider at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level or higher (a conditional offer is okay if the only condition is getting a release from ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ).
Outstanding debtsÌý
If you owe any money to ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç (fees, loans, fines, etc.).
Academic suspension or exclusionÌý
If your academic progression status is s