Lisa Anne Pope Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 My daughter is finishing her final year at high school in Scotland this year before we plan to go back to Queensland. She was born in Australia but was just two and a half when we came back to Scotland, so is an Australian Citizen and wants to go to University in Australia. When I looked into it they said she would qualify as a domestic student even though we are not yet residing there but would need a tax file number to put in an application to defer the fees. Has anyone done this before returning to Australia? It looks like it could be the end of the year before we get back now and if she could apply for a TFN before we get there then should could apply for a place so she knows she has something to go to when we arrive. Can you apply for a TFN before arriving for studying? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn/people-living-outside-australia---tfn-application/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scattley Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 She won't need the TFN when she applies for uni only when she starts...so if she is starting in 2016 as long as she has a number by mid February she is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I think the TFN is required to apply for Hecs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 You cannot apply for a TFN until you live here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 You cannot apply for a TFN until you live here. If you click on the link to the ATO which I posted, you CAN apply for a TFN from overseas in certain circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 If you click on the link to the ATO which I posted, you CAN apply for a TFN from overseas in certain circumstances. Only if you have Australian Income or are married to an Aussie I believe , but I am no expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Only if you have Australian Income or are married to an Aussie I believe , but I am no expert. Actually cut that she is officially an Aussie..........I'll shut my mouth :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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