How do I apply for a student visa? What are the payment procedures of educational and processing fees?
Initially, you have to pay nominal registration fees which also include for your educational advices and processing your documents to seek your admission in colleges and universities in Australia. After registration and consultation, you will need to complete the application form. Upon approval of your application, we will issue an offer letter which will indicate the course, and the fees to be paid. You must then pay the fees indicated as well as the OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover).
Upon receipt of payment, we will issue you with a COE (Confirmation of Enrolment) which you can then use to apply for a student visa at the Australian Consulate General. You will also be asked to provide a medical report signed by the Australian Consulate General approved panel of doctors. For more Visa information go to www.immi.gov.au. But Easyway Education Consultancy does not guarantee for any visa offer and payment of any instalments will not be refunded if Australian Immigration Office rejected visa offer or student abandoned the admission process.
I have already done some of the subjects at another college, or at work. Do I need to study these parts of the course again ?
You can apply for RPL, (Recognition of Prior Learning). Our consultants in Sydney will make every endeavourer to waive some subjects to seek for reduce the length of your course duration and ease financial burden to some extent.
If I do not have any relatives or friends in Sydney for me necessary guidance, can I get any assistance from Easyway Education Consultancy?
Don’t worry. We have an arrangement to take care of our students in order to pick- up from Sydney Airport, hostel accommodation, guidance of travelling system in Sydney, take accompany in enrolled educational institutions in Sydney. If hostel accommodation is not available immediately in such situation, temporary arrangement can be made as a paying guest in Nepalese family environment for the period of one week. However, in any situation, the Easyway Education Consultancy will not be responsible to find job for the students and assist financial supports.
Can I work in Australia during my study period?
Yes. International students in Australia on a student visa can apply for permission to work up to 20 hours a week during course time and full-time during vacation periods. You can only apply for work rights after you arrive in Australia. Please visit the
www.immi.gov.au/students/students/working_while_studying/index.htm page on the Australian Immigration website to find out about conditions for working while studying and how to apply for permission to work.
Can I bring my family with me?
Most visas allow international students to bring their family to Australia as their dependants. Family members include your spouse, and you and your spouse's dependent children. If you are planning to bring your dependants with you to Australia, there are specific arrangements for your family visas and living arrangements. You will also need to budget your living costs accordingly. For more details please Visit
www.immi.gov.au/students/students/bringing_family/index.htm.
What should I do if I get sick and need to go to the doctor?
It is a condition of the grant of your Overseas Student Visa that you have acceptable health insurance cover during the whole time you are in Australia. There are several medical centres in the Sydney City. Your health insurance will cover the medical check up fees. But you have to pay for prescribed medicines.
How can I pay my fees?
Payment can be made to the college through the following methods: * Direct Deposit into our bank account * Telegraphic Transfer- Transfer of fees from Overseas bank account to bank account * Credit Card - Payment by either Visa, MasterCard, or Bankcard * Bank draft or bank cheque. Please make cheques payable as listed on the bank fees document
Can I leave Australia and re-enter?
Your visa has been granted for multiple entry. You can leave Australia and re-enter using this visa, as long as you have valid visa.
How much does it cost to study in Australia?
Fees structure depends on the course, its duration and the university where you want to study. The following table gives you the general idea about the course fees for most of the colleges and universities of Australia where most of the Nepalese students pursue their study. For specific information on course costs, please contact Easyway Education Consultancy Program : Cost (AUD$)
Diploma & advanced diploma : @$4,000 - $12,000/year
Bachelor degree : @$12,000 - $18,000/year
Post graduate degree : @$12,000 - $21,000/yea
How much does it cost to live in Australia?
The cost varies by your lifestyle.
Basic cost estimaties are as follows:
Rent : $100 - $150 per week
Food :$70 - $100 per week
Travel :$40 - $60 per week