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  • Students and their VET transcripts
    25 March 2026
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    Access your USI VET transcript through your USI account to view and share nationally recognised training records. Your VET transcript A USI vocational education training (VET) transcript shows all your completed nationally recognised training since 2015.  It’s accessible through your USI account, it's government authenticated and it's free.  Use your VET transcript to: apply for a credit transfer …
  • Nominate a representative for your USI account
    25 March 2026
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    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.  …
  • International student requirements
    25 March 2026
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    Learn when international students should create a USI for studying in Australia. International students studying vocational education and training (VET) or higher education in Australia must have a USI to receive their qualification and/or access Commonwealth financial assistance e.g.  HELP loan ,  VET student loans or enrolling in a  Commonwealth Supported Place Below are some common scenarios …
  • Translating and Interpreting Service
    25 March 2026
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    Access translating and interpreting services to assist with your enquiry. The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service for people who do not speak English. TIS National provides immediate phone interpreting as well as pre-booked phone interpreting, and is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year for the cost of a local call for a person or organisation …
  • How to record your name
    25 March 2026
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    Make sure your name appears the same on your USI account, Tax File Number and enrolment record. When a USI is created the name on the USI account must match what is on the student’s verifiable identification (ID). When you provide your name to your education or training provider, make sure it matches your name as it appears on your verifiable ID and your USI account.  How your identity is …
  • Create your USI
    25 March 2026
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    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. …
  • Welcome to USI
    25 March 2026
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    Find your USI Forgotten your USI or not sure if you have one? Create your USI Your USI stays with you for life, you only need to create it once. Login to the student portal If you have a USI, login here to access your account. Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) is your personal alphanumeric education identifier required for all nationally recognised study, including university …
  • About us
    24 March 2026
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    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 supports targeted policy making, research and compliance activity aimed at meeting the needs of students, education or training …
  • System Access Request
    18 March 2026
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    Submit a System Access Request to set up organisation access to the USI Registry System. This request enables your organisation to interact with the USI through: the USI Organisation Portal a direct connection with your Student Management System (SMS) using Web Services both (Organisation Portal and Web Services). Please note : All individual authorisations to access the USI Registry System on …
  • VET sector compliance obligations under the Student Identifiers Act
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    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 …
  • Higher education providers compliance with Student Identifiers Act
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    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 …
  • Compliance
    5 March 2026
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    The Student Identifiers Registrar is responsible for monitoring compliance as per the Student Identifiers Act 2014. Compliance with the Student Identifiers Act 2014 is important to protect students and the reputation and quality of the education and training sector. Breaches of the Act could include: applying for student identifiers (i.e. not meeting privacy requirements or intentionally creating …
  • Terms and conditions – Organisation Portal
    27 February 2026
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    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 …
  • Our privacy obligations
    27 February 2026
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    We ensure the secure handling of personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles. We are bound by strict confidentiality laws under Section 14 of the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) to protect how we collect, access and disclose your personal information. Our privacy obligations require us to: be open and transparent about how we collect and, use …
  • Privacy and your USI
    27 February 2026
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    'Your USI was located' notification If your training organisation has been given your USI, you will receive an automated email or SMS/text message from 'noreply@usi.gov.au' alerting you that your USI has been searched and located. This normally happens when you enrol in a new training course.  The organisation has not been given access to your account or your personal or contact details. A …
  • 2024-25 Student Identifiers Registrar Annual Report
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    In accordance with Part 4 Division 5 Section 51 of the Student Identifiers Act 2014 , the Student Identifiers Registrar prepares and gives to the Commonwealth Minister for presentation to the Parliament a report on the operations of the Registrar during that year. The 2024-2025 Annual Report summarised the Student Identifiers Registrar focus on: continuous improvement and building trust …
  • Student Portal Help Requests
    12 January 2026
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    Only created through the USI Student Portal. Use the login button to access. A Help Request is created in the Student Portal, if you are not able to: create your USI update your personal details. For further support with your USI account please call us . How can you create a Help Request? A ‘Request Help’ button will appear in the Student Portal if: one or more USIs match your personal details …
  • Update your details
    8 January 2026
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    You can update your personal and contact details through the Student Portal. What are personal and contact details?  Personal details are first/middle/last name, preferred name, date of birth, country of birth, town/city of birth and gender. Contact details include email, mobile. home phone and postal address. Update personal details We recommend that you use the same verifiable identification to …
  • USI in higher education
    7 January 2026
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    All higher education students studying in Australia must have a USI. A USI is required to: be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) and Commonwealth financial assistance (such as a help loan) graduate and receive their award. Students commencing study Students commencing higher education studies should: check if they already have a USI create a USI if they don't already have one use …
  • 2023-24 Student Identifiers Registrar Annual Report
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    The Student Identifiers Registrar provides an annual update on our performance and achievements for the financial year. The 2023-2024 annual report summarised the Student Identifiers Registrar focus on: continuous improvement and building trust risk-based and data-driven regulation collaboration and engagement. Download the 2023-2024 Annual Report below. Student Identifiers Report 2023-2024 (PDF, …

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