USI Unique Student Identifier Number

If you’re studying nationally recognized Vocational Education and Training (VET):

• A USI is mandatory to receive government funding for your VET studies.
• It tracks your VET qualifications and achievements, creating a record for future reference and potential job applications.
• It simplifies transferring credits between different VET providers.
  

If you’re a higher education student (University or TAFE):

• A USI is required to:
  
  • Finalize your enrolment.
  • Access Commonwealth financial support like HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP.
  • Graduate from 2023 onwards.

     

Overall, a USI benefits you by:

• Providing a central record of your VET and higher education achievements. This can be helpful for demonstrating your skills and qualifications to potential employers or when applying for further study.
• Making it easier to access government funding and support for your education.
• Simplifying the administration of your education and training.