GTE CHECKLIST In partnership with the Education Centre of Australia, Victoria University

delivers higher education programs in Sydney and Brisbane.

This checklist was created in response to the changes made by the Australian High Commission (AHC) regarding the
length of the GTE statement and to allow for a clean assessment process to help all stakeholders in the student and
visa application process.

The document is split into separate sections to align with the changes made by the Australian High Commission (AHC)
regarding the length of the GTE statement and to allow for an easier assessment process for the agent, provider and
visa officer.

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT

You must complete all sections of this document before submitting it with your application. This document must be
submitted as part of the application for the provider and as the GTE statement for the visa application

1. GTE STATEMENT
Your GTE statement has a word limit of 300 words (2000 characters), please do not go over this limit. You must
explain that:
- You are genuinely coming to Australia to study and not for any other reason
- You will only be residing in Australia for the time allowed on your visa (and not overstaying)

Please focus on your ties (financial, family and social) to your home country, your potential future employment and
why education in your home country is not the right choice for you.

Before filling out this form, please read the information provided in the links below:
- Change to student visa application: GTE statement length
- Genuine temporary entrant requirement

2. SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Your supporting information must be true information that can be proven by providing supporting documents. For
example, if you list a period of employment, you must be able to prove this employment is genuine with supporting
documents. If you cannot prove the employment is genuine, you must not list it in the supporting information.

3. FINANCIAL
The financial section is broken into two sections:
- The costs you need to be able to show as part of your visa application
- Your source of funding
You need to work out the total costs you need to show as part of your visa application using the table. Once you have
completed this information you need to provide the source of funding and supporting evidence. You need to makes
sure the evidence of funds covers the total costs you need to show.

4. DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
The document checklist should be updated to reflect your GTE statement and supporting information. If you make
mention of employment, the proof of employment documents should be listed in the document checklist.
You must check that you have included all documents mentioned in the document checklist.

5. DECLARATIONS
There are two declarations. One for you (the student) and one for your agent. Before signing the declaration, you
must read it and be certain you have completed everything you are agreeing to in the declaration.

PAGE 1 OF 4 GTE Statement Version 1. February 2023 CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melbourne) CRICOS Provider No. 02475D (Sydney and Brisbane)
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GTE CHECKLIST In partnership with the Education Centre of Australia, Victoria University
delivers higher education programs in Sydney and Brisbane.

STUDENT NAME: Kiron Shah Hasan

DATE OF BIRTH: 22/08/2003 GENDER: Female Male Other
COURSE: Diploma of Information Technology (VDIT) DATE: 2024'Feb
INTAKE(093392J) + Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) (093390M)
AGENCY: Apply Board Inc
CAMPUS: Sydney Brisbane

GTE STATEMENT
Please type your GTE statement in this section.
You must check the word count before you submit this document as it will not be accepted by the admissions team
if it is over the 300-word count.

I am reaching out to convey my sincere desire to pursue my studies in Australia and assure the authorities that my primary purpose
is education. I am applying for the Diploma of Information Technology (VDIT) (093392J) at Victoria University, leading to the
Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) (093390M).

In Bangladesh, the escalating demand for skilled IT professionals in networking, database, and project management perfectly aligns
with the knowledge gained from Victoria University's IT program, positioning me as a valuable asset upon return. The prospect of
Dhaka's IT professionals earning around BDT 95,000 monthly reinforces my commitment to contributing significantly to the

SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. Please list all activity from year 10 until todays date. This includes all study, employment and other activity. You
must be able to provide supporting documents for any activity you list here.

ACTIVITY START DATE END DATE

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination 01-07-2020 08-02-2023

2. Please list all family members and close friends in Australia

NAME RELATIONSHIP VISA TYPE CITY OF RESIDENCY

3. What is your marital status? Single Date of relationship:

Married
4. Do you have any children? No If yes, how many children:
Yes
5. Will your partner and/or child(ren) be joining you in Australia? No Yes NA ✔
6. What will your partner and/or child(ren) be doing while you are studying? (If you do not have a spouse or children,
write NA)

NA

7. Have you, your partner and/or child(ren) been refused entry to any country?* No Yes NA ✔

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GTE CHECKLIST In partnership with the Education Centre of Australia, Victoria University
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8. Have you, your partner and/or child(ren) ever breached or overstayed a visa?* No Yes NA ✔
9. Have you, your partner and/ or child(ren) had a visa denied, cancelled or been
deported?* No Yes NA ✔
* if you answered yes to any of these questions, please provide documents at add them to the document checklist

FINANCIAL
Use the table below to work out how much money you need to show before you are eligible for a full offer.

EXPENSES REQUIRED FOR AMOUNT NEEDED (AUD) ESTIMATED AMOUNT (PLEASE COMPLETE)
Applicant Return airfare to Australia AUD 1500
TRAVEL Family member(s) Return airfare to Australia
AUD
(each family member travelling)
Applicant Tuition fees for 12 months AUD 16,880.00
TUITION
School aged child(ren) AUD8,296.00 per school aged child AUD
Applicant AUD21,041.00 per year AUD 21,041
LIVING Spouse / partner AUD7,362.00 per year AUD
COSTS
Child AUD3,152.00 per year AUD
TOTAL COSTS AUD 39,421

10. How will you fund your studies while you are in Australia?
Based your funding type, please provide the relevant documents. Please translate all documents.

Self-funded, sponsored (private) or government/corporate sponsor

DOCUMENT COUNTRY OF ISSUE INSTITUTION DATE OF ISSUE AMOUNT (LOCAL $) AMOUNT (AUD)
Bank Statement Bangladesh Bank Asia 23-07-2023 BDT 2,000,000 27,596
Bank Statement Bangladesh City Bank 24-07-2023 BDT 2,100,000 28,962

Bank loan

DOCUMENT COUNTRY OF ISSUE INSTITUTION DATE OF ISSUE AMOUNT (LOCAL $) AMOUNT (AUD)

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INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION
I declare that: In partnership with the Education Centre of Australia, Victoria University
delivers higher education programs in Sydney and Brisbane.
1. I intend to stay in Australia temporarily
2. I answered all questions in my own words
3. The GTE statement is written in my own words
4. I am able to provide financial documents on request to substantiate my statements
5. The information I have provided is true and genuine
6. I confirm that I am intentionally applying and want to be considered for a course at Victoria University. If I am
under 18 years of age, I have obtained my parent/guardian permission to submit this application.
7. I declare that the information and supporting documentation provided is true and complete.
8. I authorise the University to seek verification of my academic and professional qualifications, work experience, and
any other documentation provided to support my application.
9. I give consent to Victoria University to inform other tertiary institutions and relevant regulatory agencies if any of
the material presented to support my application is found to be false.
10. I give consent to Victoria University to inform other tertiary institutions and relevant regulatory agencies if any of
the material presented to support my application is found to be false.
11. I acknowledge that Victoria University reserves the right to reject my application for admissions if its continuation
may, in the opinion of the University, place the University in breach of any applicable policy and/or the law.
12. I understand that the University reserves the right at any stage to vary or reverse any decision regarding admission
or enrolment made based on incorrect, incomplete, or fraudulent information.
13. I acknowledge that the information I provide to the University may be made available to Australian and State
Government agencies according to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code 2007.
14. I authorise Victoria University to contact me using the details I have provided in the application to obtain further
relevant documentation to support my application and/or inform me of the progress of my application.
15. I acknowledge that the University reserves the right to alter any course, subject, admission requirement, or fee
without notice.
16. I declare that I am a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) and a Genuine Student and that I have read and understood
the conditions concerning these requirements as defined on the Department of Home Affairs website. I understand
that if the University forms the opinion that I am not a Genuine Temporary Entrant it may refuse to assess my
application, withdraw an offer of a place or cancel my confirmation of enrolment (COE).
I have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the Universityʼs refund policy and conditions. This policy is
available upon request or at www.vu.edu.au/courses/fees-assistance/refunds/international-refunds.

STUDENT NAME: Kiron Shah Hasan

STUDENT SIGNATURE:
SIGNATURE OF PARENT (IF UNDER 18 YEARS OLD):
DATE: 11/12/2023

AGENT DECLARATION
I declare that:
1. The answers were written by the student in their own words
2. The GTE statement was written by the student in their own words
3. I have reviewed this document and identified all supporting documents that need to be included. These have been
listed in the document checklist section
4. I have seen all documents mentioned in the checklist and verify they are genuine
5. I am satisfied the student meets the financial requirements for their visa application and am able to provide
financial documents on request to substantiate my statements
6. I confirm this is the Statement of Purpose that will be submitted as part of the student visa application

NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:

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