All Collections
Refugee student FAQs
Answering all your questions about the Refugee Student Settlement Pathway
When will applicants to the 2025 RSSP intake be notified of outcome of their applications?
How were successful students selected for the 2025 RSSP intake?
Will unsuccessful students be given feedback on why their application was not successful?
When will applications be open for the next intake of the RSSP?
Do I need to have recognised refugee status to access this program?
Can I still apply if I am not registered with UNHCR?
I have contacted UNHCR to request registration and I have an RM enquiry number, but they have not yet confirmed that I am registered. Am I eligible?
Why is the RSSP only available to refugees in Malaysia, India and Thailand?
Can I just move to Malaysia, India and Thailand to access the program?
I’m not between the ages of 18-30. Can I still apply?
What documents do I need to apply for the RSSP?
Can I apply as an undergraduate or postgraduate student?
Can I apply to the undergraduate stream to do a second undergraduate degree?
Can I participate in the program if I have already completed a Masters or PhD?
Can I apply to study a course that is not listed in the priority learning areas?
What universities are involved in the RSSP?
How do I apply for the RSSP?
If I am shortlisted for the RSSP, will I be able to select my institution and course of study?
What programs are considered equivalent to a Secondary School qualification?
What if I don’t have documents proving my Secondary School graduation or university studies completed?
How do I prove my English language ability for the RSSP?
How do I know if my English score is good enough?
What do I do if I do not meet the English language requirement?
Do I need a passport to apply for the RSSP?
Will I have to pay any fees to apply for the RSSP?
If I am successful, what visa would I come to Australia on?
If I am successful, is approval of the Special Humanitarian Program visa guaranteed?
If I am successful, can I bring family members with me?
Can I sponsor my family members to relocate to Australia once I am settled?
Will I be able to travel back to my country of asylum once I move to Australia?
If I am successful, do I have to pay for my own flights or any other costs?
If I am successful, what supports will be provided through the program?
If I am successful, will I be allowed to work part-time while studying?
I have a health condition. Will this impact my eligibility for a visa?
I’ve been rejected for an Australian visa before. Will this impact my visa application?
If I am successful, where will I live in Australia?
Where can I access English language learning resources?