Student Visa (SC 500) – Vocational Education and Training Sector

Students intending to pursue a Vocation Education or Training leading to a Diploma, Advance Diploma or Associate Degree can apply for a Student Visa (SC 500) under this sector.

Many TAFE (Technical Education and Further Education) and colleges in Australia have courses of study registered with CRICOS that can offer study programs for prospective overseas students.

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 – VET Sector

Following is a summary of requirements for meeting the criteria for a SC 500 visa under the ELICOS Sector. 

• Enrolment – To be enrolled for a course of study that is registered on 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 course.
• 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 course 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.