International Declaration Form
I DECLARE THAT:
• I am a Genuine Temporary Entrant and a Genuine Student and confirm that studying the program indicated in my application is my primary purpose
for coming to Australia and I fully understand my obligations as an Australian student visa holder.
• I am academically qualified for the program I have applied for and have, or will have, the English proficiency level required to commence
the program.
• The documents that I have provided to support my application are true and correct.
• I have genuine access to the total funds required, while in Australia, to cover all tuition costs, return airfare, overseas health cover and living
expenses for myself and any dependants.
I AGREE AND UNDERSTAND THAT:
• It is my responsibility to provide all necessary documentary evidence of my qualifications and studies. If the information supplied in this application
changes I must notify the University. If any information given is incorrect or incomplete the University may refuse this application or vary/cancel
any decision made, including cancelling my enrolment;
• I accept the responsibility for obtaining a student visa (if required) and to meet the DIAC Student Visa conditions to permit me to study full-time in
Australia for the duration of my program.
• That if I supply fraudulent documents or information, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will refuse my visa application or cancel my
visa if it has already been granted.
• My visas may also be refused if DIAC is not satisfied that I am a genuine temporary entrant and a genuine student or if I do not meet health and
character requirements.
• The University’s Privacy Policy (www.griffith.edu.au/privacy-plan) enables the University to check and/or obtain official records and results
from my previous institutions, including verification by QualSearch (QTAC). It enables the release of my details to, or obtain details from third
parties in the usual course of University business e.g. Australian government departments (DIAC, DEEWR), Worldcare Assist (OSHC provider);
• Griffith University will check my visa status on the DIAC VEVO facility and obtain details address/phone/email) from a registered Griffith University
Agent, if I have applied through that agent and not supplied the information on this form;
• I am fully responsible for payment by the due date of all tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while studying at Griffith
University and will abide by the Fees and Charges Policy - http://www.griffith.edu.au/tuition-fees-charges
• Living expenses in Australia may be higher than in my own country and I am responsible for and can meet these costs. I understand that I am
responsible for the compulsory school fees for any school-aged children who accompany me to Australia. Neither Griffith University nor the
Australian Government is obliged or required to help me if I need financial assistance
PRIVACY STATEMENT
• Privacy Policy: - Griffith University collects, stores and uses personal information only for the purposes of administering student and prospective
student admissions, enrolment and education. The information collected is confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without your
consent, except to meet government, legal or other regulatory authority requirements. For further information, consult the University’s privacy
plan. www.griffith.edu.au/privacy-plan
Signature
Date
(APPLICANT ONLY, not agent, not sponsor)
Applicants under 18 years Date
(Parent/legal guardian signature)
Parent/legal guardian name