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What is an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)?
UPDATED 23 OCT 2024
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Your electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) is a request for government assistance for your tuition fees. If you are an eligible domestic student studying in Australia, you must submit an eCAF before the due date of the study period if you wish to:
- Accept a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
- If eligible, apply for a
The Australian Government now requires students to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and submit it to their education provider as soon as possible. The USI is your lifetime education reference number of which your education achievements are recorded against. You will be prompted to submit your USI in your eCAF. Once you have submitted a valid eCAF, it will remain valid for the duration of your course. If you change courses, course versions, or course attempts, you must submit a new eCAF before the due date of the next study period of the course. Please see the My eCAFs page for information on completing your eCAF.