Reminder to international students: Read the fine print

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'Do your research. Not all courses can be a pathway to permanent residency' says Johanna Bertumen Nonato , migration agent Source: Getty Images/SolStock

Many international students are forced to remain in courses and schools they are unhappy with because of conditions set in their contracts.

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Published 25 February 2021 3:07pm

Updated 5 March 2021 9:47am

By Maridel Martinez

Source: SBS

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Many international students are forced to remain in courses and schools they are unhappy with because of conditions set in their contracts.

Highlights

Many plan to use their study as a pathway to permanent residency
Not all courses can be a pathway to residency
The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 is designed to protect the rights of international students

Many international students spend their life savings or are forced into debt to study in Australia

"Before you sign, read the contract. Make sure you have copies of everything, your letter of offer and contracts," says Johanna Bertumen Nonato, migration agent.

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