Student Visa (SC 500) – Non-Award Sector

This visa enables a student enrolled to study a:

• Non-award foundation studies course
• Course of components of a course (other than ELICOS) that does not lead to an award

The above courses are offered by Australian institutions, academy, colleges or universities registered under CRICOS.

Accompanying family members can hold a SC 500 visa to travel and live in Australia. Both the primary visa holders and their family members may have limited work rights while in Australia. School age children accompanying a student visa holder must be enrolled for study in Australia.

Student Visa requirements – PG Research Sector

Following is a summary of requirements for meeting the criteria for a SC 500 visa under the Non-Award Education Sector. 

• Enrolment – To be enrolled for a program of study that is registered under CRICOS.
• Students under 18 years must have welfare arrangements in place.
• All applicants to meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.
• Primary applicants to meet English language requirements as per requirement.
• Meet Financial capacity requirements based on course, duration, nationality of passport holder etc.
• Evidence of school enrollments for school-age dependents.
• Meet health and character requirements as prescribed for all applicants.
• Have adequate Health Insurance cover while in Australia for all applicants.
• Meet additional requirements as per program enrolled.

Specific requirements for each applicant on factors like GTE requirement, Financial capacity evidence etc. is based on individual circumstances. 

Other requirements for a SC 500 visa may be based on factors including nationality of passport, duration of course, course provider requirements, past immigration history etc.

Please contact eMA by purchasing a MAP to discuss your Education and Enrolment requirements and appropriate advice for applying for a Student Visa.