VET Student Loans Rules 2016
Division 2Applications for loans
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Division 2—Applications for loans
9 Purpose of this Division
This Division is made for the purposes of paragraphs 17(2)(b) and (c) of the Act.
10 Applications for loans
(1) The application must not be made before the end of the period of 2 business days after the student enrols in the course. (2) The application must be made on or before the census day for the course, or the part of the course. (3) The application must be signed by the student.
Note 1: Most applications made by students under 18 years of age will also have to be signed by a responsible parent: see subsection 17(3) of the Act.
Note 2: An application made by electronic communication will be treated as having been signed by the student if certain requirements are met: see section 152 of this instrument.