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To improve usability, the updated EOI forms are available in Microsoft Word or PDF and can either be edited digitally or printed for manual completion. We hope these changes will support timely form completion for training or education providers. The forms are available now on our Evidence of Identity web page .  We will no longer accept the old forms from 1 March 2026. View the EOI forms now For …

All vocational education and training (VET) and higher education students in Australia must have a USI. This includes any training received from an Australian provider. Student exemptions Students may choose to be exempt from having a USI. Without a USI, you are not eligible  for: financial assistance under the VET Student Loans Act 2016 a USI VET transcript Commonwealth supported place HECS-HELP …

You can provide your USI or USI VET transcript to organisations and education or training providers. Who needs your USI? Education or training providers, organisations and third parties such as licensing bodies need your USI.  Education and training providers need your USI to issue your qualification, award, testamur or statement of attainment. Certain organisations and third parties need your …

Information on this page guides providers on how to support students. As an education or training provider, you’re required to collect and report your students’ Unique Student Identifier (USI) numbers. This applies to: new students pre-enrolled students continuing students school students completing nationally recognised training . Follow the links below for everything you need to know about …

Connect to the USI Registry System and access information, tools and resources to manage USI. Explore resources and tools to help education or training providers effectively manage and promote the USI. Connecting to the USI Registry System Requirements for connecting to the USI Registry System portals and the functions available. Compliance Understand your compliance requirements, potential …

A list of key terms and their definition that are used in the USI Student and Organisation Portals This is a list of common terms used in the USI Portals and Registry System, that have specific meaning in the Unique Student Identifier (USI) context. USI account holder Any person with an active USI account who has set a password and security/check questions. Student Any person enrolled to study in …

A USI is your free lifelong education number. You only need to create it once. Why you need a USI You need a USI if you are: studying nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) seeking a VET student loan a higher education student seeking Commonwealth financial assistance e.g. HELP loan  or enrolling in a Commonwealth Supported Place a higher education student graduating. …

Information to help you find, create and manage your USI. Your USI is your unique education number made up of 10 letters and numbers. It can be all letters but never all numbers. You only need to create it once and you have it for life. Your USI gives you access to a government authenticated record of all your vocational education and training (VET) achievements since 2015. You need a USI if you …

You can authorise a representative to update your personal details, make enquiries and access your USI VET transcript. An authorised representative can: make enquiries on your behalf update your personal details update your contact details get a copy of your USI vocational education training (VET) transcript. You can give permission to an authorised representative temporarily or ongoing basis.  …

The terms and conditions for using the USI Organisation Portal, including privacy obligations, data security, and rules for applying for a USI on behalf of students. Applying for a USI on behalf of a student The following entities may apply for a Unique Student Identifier (USI) on behalf of a student under sub-section 9(2) of the Student Identifiers Act 2014 (the Act) : Registered Training …

To create a Unique Student Identifier (USI) on behalf of another person you must tick the box where it says ‘I agree to the terms and conditions'. It is important that you understand and agree to these terms and conditions before using the USI Registry System. The full terms and conditions are detailed below. Applying for a USI on behalf of another person You can apply for a USI on behalf of …

To create your USI or before you can access your USI account you must tick the box in the Student Portal where it says ‘I agree to the terms and conditions’. It is important that you understand and agree to these terms and conditions before using the USI Registry System. The full terms and conditions are detailed below. Privacy The personal information that you provide to the Student Identifiers …

Review the terms of use for accessing USI services, including the website and USI Registry System. Using this website In using the USI website, you agree to the following terms: not to attempt to modify, adapt, translate, sell, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any portion of the website not to tamper with other persons' access to the website or commit unauthorised intrusion into any …

The USI is a randomly generated alpha-numerical 10-digit identifier. Introduced in 2015, the USI is a linkage key, providing an important foundation for understanding and improving vocational education and training (VET) and higher education performance.  The USI initiative supports targeted policy making and resource allocation by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to better meet …

Information for stakeholders affected by USI registry system outages Current releases and outages There is currently no scheduled maintenance or outage. Past releases and outages Start date End date Additional information 11:30pm (AEST) Saturday 6 September 2025 3:00am (AEST) Sunday 7 September 2025 myID was unavailable to allow the ATO to undertake system enhancements. 10:00am (AEST) 26 August …

To help stay compliant under the Student Identifiers Act (Cth) (the Act), please share the information below with the appropriate team members within your organisation. What is compliance? Ongoing compliance with the Act is essential to protect students and the reputation and quality of the education and training sector. Types of non-compliance under the Act fall into 3 primary categories: not …

To help stay compliant under the Student Identifiers Act (Cth) (the Act), please share the information below with the appropriate team members within your organisation. What is compliance? Ongoing compliance with the Act is essential to protect students and the reputation and quality of the education and training sector. Types of non-compliance under the Act fall into 3 primary categories: not …

Learn about USI verification, student name formatting, and provider responsibilities. Higher education providers need to encourage students to: create their USI as soon as possible use identification stating their legal name use the same verifiable identification document (ID) to create their USI and tax file number (TFN) to ensure Tertiary Collection of Student Information (TCSI) system …

Our Privacy Policy ensures the secure handling of your data under the Privacy Act 1988. We are committed to handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act). Set out in Schedule 1 of the Privacy Act, we are an 'APP entity' that must comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). The Privacy Act and APPs regulates how we must collect, use, disclose …

If you have undertaken any national recognised training since 2015, you may already have a USI. You only need one USI, so don't create another one - check if you already have one first. Visit the  Student Portal. Agree to the terms and conditions and select ' Next '. Select ' Forgotten USI '. Select  one  of the following identification options to find your USI: email address mobile number …