VET Student Loans for Flight Training
The Royal Victorian Aero Club is an approved course provider by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations under subsection 25 (1) of the VET Student Loans Act 2016. Eligible Students may defer tuition fees under the VET Student Loans Program. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
RVAC offers a number of approved courses within the aviation industry for which VET Student Loans are available to eligible students.
- AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)
- AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
- AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)
VET Student Loan Eligibility Requirements
Prospective students can check their eligibility HERE. VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. Students who wish to apply for a VET Student Loan will be required to meet stringent Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements. Students wishing to apply must provide evidence of the following:
- Australian Citizenship, Permanent Humanitarian Visa, eligible New Zealand Special Category Visa holder, or Pacific engagement visa holders.
- Tax File Number
and at least one of:
- Australian Senior Secondary Certificate i.e. Year 12 or VCE equivalent;
- An Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or higher qualification where the language of instruction is English;
- Australian Core Skills Framework Exit level 3 LLN test (RVAC is able to provide this test for a fee where necessary)
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and Study Assist websites provides further information regarding VET Student Loans and student eligibility.
Additional Information
For additional information, please view these helpful links below:
Student Application & Enrolment Procedure
Personal Information Procedure
Statement of VET Tuition Assurance
Fair Treatment & Equal Benefits & Opportunities
Student Review & VET FEE-HELP / VET Student Loan Remission
Student Course Enrolment Variation (Withdrawal) Policy/Procedure
VET Student Loan Information Booklet
