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Uni Stuff => Universities - Victoria => University of Melbourne => Topic started by: mvajpayee on December 09, 2014, 08:49:26 pm

Title: Tax File Number
Post by: mvajpayee on December 09, 2014, 08:49:26 pm

Hi Guys.
I just had one quick question. When applying for uni, is it compulsory to have a tax file number? I am a permanent resident, so I am aware that I am not eligible for the HECS-HELP. I know that I have to make the Student Contribution upfront. So I do need to provide them with one, given that I will not be granted any loan and would be making the student contribution before the Census Date?
Thanks

Title: Re: Tax File Number
Post by: daphaneng on December 10, 2014, 01:17:48 pm

Quote from: mvajpayee on December 09, 2014, 08:49:26 pm

Hi Guys.
I just had one quick question. When applying for uni, is it compulsory to have a tax file number? I am a permanent resident, so I am aware that I am not eligible for the HECS-HELP. I know that I have to make the Student Contribution upfront. So I do need to provide them with one, given that I will not be granted any loan and would be making the student contribution before the Census Date?
Thanks

Since no one has answered - I think it's best if you ask this question in the 'Ask The University of Melbourne' thread, or get in touch with 13 MELB. I'm not exactly sure what the answer is, but I have a feeling that you don't need a tax file number with the situation you're in.

Title: Re: Tax File Number
Post by: Rohmer on December 10, 2014, 01:31:15 pm

I agree with the above - I'm pretty sure you don't need a TFN since you aren't applying for HECS (government loan).

Title: Re: Tax File Number
Post by: pi on December 10, 2014, 02:24:59 pm

Either way, I think it's worth getting a TFN. You'll need it at some point in your life, might as well get it now :)