Frequently Asked Questions about TAFE Queensland

Students - Frequently Asked Questions

Where Can I Find out More About International Student Visas?
The Department of Home Affairs administers the student visa program in Australia. There are a range of different types of student visas you can apply for. The one you need will depend on the type of program you're planning on studying (e.g. English language course, vocational training, higher education etc.). For shorter periods of study, you may also be able to apply for a Visitor or Working Holiday Maker Visa. For more information on the Australian student visa options available and how to apply, visit the The Department of Home Affairs.

Who Can Help Me with My Australian Student Visa Application?
TAFE Queensland has selected key international agents who can help you apply for a TAFE Queensland program or pathway and provide advice and assistance with your student visa application. These agents are specialists in Australian student visa applications and can step you through the entire process. For example, they can help you decide which student visa is right for you and help you prepare the documentation you need to submit to The Department of Home Affairs for your application.

What Happens If I Have Questions or Problems While I Am Abroad?
TAFE Queensland has dedicated support services for international students. These include our team of International Student Support Advisors (ISSAs) and a dedicated international student Orientation program to help you settle into life at TAFE Queensland. Additional support services include disability support, learning support, job and career services, and counselling services.

What Is a Certified Photocopy?
A certified copy of a document is a photocopy of the original that has been certified as a true copy by an authorised person. When you provide us with a scanned copy or photocopy of a document, it must be certified. All pages of submitted supporting documents must be certified. Make sure your current name is added to any documents you supply with your former names (if applicable). Click here for further information. 

How Can I Get My Photocopies Certified in Australia and Overseas?
In Australia 

• TAFE Queensland International staff member
• Justice of the Peace
• Police officer
• Commissioner of Declarations
• Bank manager or credit union branch manager
• Solicitor, barrister or patent attorney
• Pharmacist
• Registered TAFE Queensland recruitment agents for international students.

Overseas

• The official records department of the institution that originally issued the documents
• Notary public
• A registered TAFE Queensland recruitment agents for international students
• TAFE Queensland International staff member.

Does Tafe Qld Offer Scholarships?
Unfortunately, TAFE Queensland does not have any current scholarships available to International Students at present.

Does Tafe Qld Offer Payment Plans for International Students?
Unfortunately, TAFE Queensland does not offer payment plans to students, payments are due every semester of the program you intend to study.