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Welfare Arrangements for Under 18 International Students Policy
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Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that under Commonwealth Migration Regulations an international student under the age of 18 will be granted a student visa if he or she demonstrates that they will live in Australia:
This policy sets out the University of Canberra provisions relating to that responsibility.
- with a parent or legal guardian;
- with a relative over 21 years of age who is nominated by a parent or legal guardian; or
- under a welfare arrangement that has been approved by an Australian education provider.
This policy sets out the University of Canberra provisions relating to that responsibility.
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Scope:
The policy applies to all international students enrolled in courses provided by the University of Canberra and the University of Canberra College (UCC).
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Principles:
- The University of Canberra requires prospective international students under the age of 18 to demonstrate that:
- they will live in Australia with a parent or legal guardian; or
- they will live in Australia with a relative over 21 years of age who has been nominated by a parent or legal guardian; or
- they will live in Australia under welfare arrangements approved by the University with a minimum age for accepting international students under those arrangements set at 17 years of age; until such time as they turn 18 years of age.
- The University of Canberra will undertake appropriate selection, screening and monitoring processes of any third parties engaged to organize and assess welfare and accommodation arrangements
- Implement processes to manage and/or report cases where:
- The University is unable to continue to approve the welfare or accommodation arrangements for a student;
- The student is uncontactable or there are concerns for the student’s welfare;
- The student is transferring from another provider or where a student of whom the University of Canberra is approving accommodation and welfare is transferring to another provider.
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Responsibilities:
Who | Responsibilities |
Admissions Office |
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International Student Support Service |
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Legislation:
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Supporting Information:
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Definitions:
Terms | Definitions |
Legal Guardian | Parents, step-parents adoptive parent, or any other person who has been granted custody of the student under Australian or foreign law. |
Relative | Brother, sister, grandparents, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew, or step-brother, step-sister, step-grandparents, step-aunt, step-uncle, step-niece or step-nephew. |