5Matters to consider for exemptions by the Registrar

5 Matters to consider for exemptions by the Registrar

For the purposes of subsection 53A(7) of the Act, when considering a request to make a determination that subsection 53A(1) of the Act does not apply in relation to an individual, the Registrar must have regard to the following matters in making a decision: (a) the purpose of individuals being assigned a student identifier for their higher education studies; (b) the impact of not being assigned a student identifier on the individual; (c) whether the individual will, or is likely to, apply for FEE-HELP assistance or HECS-HELP assistance, or become a Commonwealth supported student; and (d) whether the individual understands the consequences of not being assigned a student identifier in relation to their higher education studies, including that the individual will not be: (i) eligible to be a Commonwealth supported student, or for HECS-HELP assistance or FEE-HELP assistance for a unit of study of a course of study that they commenced on or after 1 January 2021 and for any unit of study on or after 1 January 2023; (ii) entitled to OS-HELP assistance for applications on or after 1 January 2021; (iii) eligible for SA-HELP assistance in relation to student services and amenities fees payable on or after 1 January 2023.