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Understanding your Unique Student Identifier

Introduction

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Before you can get started with your enrolment for the University of Canberra, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got a Unique Student Identifier (known as a USI).

What is a USI?

What is a USI?

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The USI is a unique reference number that will be your education identifier for life – you’ll only need to create it once. It’s made up of a combination of ten letters and numbers and is issued by the Australian Government to any domestic or international student enrolled in recognised training or higher education in Australia.

Why do I need one?

Why do I need one?

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It’s compulsory for new students to obtain a USI. If you’re enrolling in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or seeking Commonwealth financial assistance, for example HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, you’ll need to have a USI to be eligible for these.

How do I get one?

How do I get one?

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If you’ve completed studies at a nationally recognised training provider in the past five years, you may already have a USI. You can check by visiting the governments find your USI information.

If you don’t already have one, it’s free and easy to create one. The process should take less than five minutes to complete. You’ll need to have a valid form of identification on hand – like your passport or birth certificate to create your USI. For a list of valid identification and some step-by-step videos to help you get started, visit the governments create a USI information.

How do I use my USI?

How do I use my USI?

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Once you’ve accepted your offer and begin the enrolment process, you’ll be asked to provide your USI on several different forms. This means you’ll need to have your USI organised before the start of semester. If your contact details change, you’ll need to update your USI account.

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