Students that wish to access VET Student Loans are required to meet the citizenship and residency eligibility for VET Student Loans. To be eligible, students must be either be:
- Australian citizens, or
- Permanent humanitarian visa holders who are usually resident in Australia, or
- New Zealand citizens who hold a Special Category visa and meet certain qualifying requirements.
Other permanent residents/permanent visa holders are NOT eligible for a VET Student Loan.
AIE is required to retain a copy of information collected in satisfying identity, citizenship and visa status for a period of five years, in accordance with the requirements of the VET Student Loan Rules.