Tax file number for commonwealth support

[Pyromania]

Hi guys! So I was enrolling for my course in uni, and It's asking for my TFN for the commonwealth support, but I don't have a TFN. Can't I use my parents for the time being? Or do I need to apply one for myself since I'll have to pay back at the end? Wouldn't applying for it take too long?

[HopefulLawStudent]

Hi guys! So I was enrolling for my course in uni, and It's asking for my TFN for the commonwealth support, but I don't have a TFN. Can't I use my parents for the time being? Or do I need to apply one for myself since I'll have to pay back at the end? Wouldn't applying for it take too long?

I don't think you're allowed to use your parents; it has to be your TFN.

So now's a good time to get cracking and get a TFN.

Also; after you've applied/lodged an application for a TFN, I think you get like a reference number or something (I can't remember what it's called gahhhh) and I think the uni's will let you supply that in lieu of your actual TFN for the time being while you wait to get your actual TFN.

[Aaron]

It has to be yours, because you are financially liable for that debt. Apply for it ASAP.

[jamonwindeyer]

Just to add, if it's anything like my uni, you've got a fair bit of time before it needs to be there - UNSW requires it by the census date which is usually in March. So no reason to worry. That said, still jump on it ASAP!

[Pyromania]

Alright, thx guys!