Australian colleges warned ‘do not try to game’ student visas after last-minute enrolments for cancelled diploma soar
Summary
Private colleges in Australia rushed nearly 3,000 students into a graduate diploma course before it was cancelled, as some students used it to stay in the country without genuine study intentions. The government is warning colleges and agents not to misuse student visa rules and is ready to take action against those breaking the rules.Key Facts
- Nearly 3,000 students enrolled last-minute in a diploma course that will be cancelled on October 5.
- The diploma was allegedly misused by students who were not genuinely studying but wanted to extend their stay in Australia.
- Private colleges offered discounts and fast-track enrolments to attract students quickly before deregistration.
- The Australian government and regulators are closely watching these enrolments and issued warning letters to some providers.
- Assistant Minister Julian Hill said colleges could lose the right to recruit new students if they break the rules.
- More than 40,000 students are registered for this diploma overall, with about 15,000 currently studying.
- Students who start the course before the cutoff date can finish it, but only if no rule-breaking is found.
- The government cautions students against pressured fast enrolments, especially if they are studying two full-time courses at once.
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