You are required to notify the University if your personal information on your RMIT student record changes during your enrolment or periods of approved leave.
It is important that the information on your student record is correct throughout your studies as this information will be used for all official communications to you, and on your testamur.
Corrections
Before you enrol, if you see an error has occurred during the recording of your name, date of birth or gender identity, you must contact RMIT Connect so we can amend our records.
You may be required to provide evidence of your correct name and date of birth.
Important: If your full name or date of birth on your student record does not exactly match your citizenship document, you will be unable to verify your identity and your citizenship online so you can enrol.
If you have received an offer in a vocational education program for a government subsidised place, correcting your date of birth may have an impact on your eligibility for your place.
How to change your name
RMIT can update your legal name on your student record if it has changed. Unfortunately RMIT is currently unable to record your preferred name. Only your legal name will be recorded.
If you have legally changed your name, you must complete a Variation to personal details form (PDF 38kb) and submit it to RMIT Connect in person with an original or certified copy of a valid identity document that states your correct legal name.
Types of documentation that can be accepted for your legal change of name differ, depending on the reason for the change.
Please consult the table below for the appropriate form of evidence you need to provide:
Reason for name change |
Document/s you need to provide |
Marriage/registered partnership |
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Separation/divorce |
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Name change |
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Order of name on testamur (certificate)
RMIT cannot issue your testamur in a name that is different from the name that appears on your RMIT student record. However, RMIT will allow you to select the order that your names appear on your testamur when you apply online to graduate.
Where a graduate requires a replacement testamur, the University provides it showing the same name as the original, to preserve the historical accuracy and integrity of the University’s records.
How to change your gender identity
You may request an update to your student record to reflect your gender identity. You may choose to have your gender recorded as Male (M), Female (F) or Other (X).
The option of selecting ‘Other (X)’ is available if you do not identify as male or female.
To amend your gender identity you need to submit a request online via the RMITConnect portal, or if you are requesting other changes to your personal details, you can indicate your gender identity or complete a Variation to personal details form (PDF 38kb) along with the other changes you are requesting. You can submit your completed form to RMIT Connect (either online or in person).
Generally, you will not be required to provide documentation to change your gender identity information held on your student record.
Note: RMIT is subject to government reporting and legislative requirements, and, in some circumstances, we may request evidence to verify your identity to ensure you continue to receive services and/or entitlements.
How to change your title
Available titles include:
- Mr
- Mrs
- Ms
- Miss
- Mx (gender-neutral title and may be used by any person).
To amend your title, follow the same steps for amending your gender identity.
Documentation is not required to change your title.
- View the details we have for you on record by selecting the myDetails tab in myRMIT (accessible via the Students homepage).
- To make changes, select Update my details in Enrolment Online.
If you have completed your studies at RMIT and wish to change your address or telephone numbers, please contact RMIT Connect
If your citizenship or residency status changes after you enrol, you must notify RMIT as soon as possible.
Complete the Notification of change to citizenship/residency status form (PDF 44kb 2p) and submit it with your supporting evidence online or in person via RMIT Connect.
International students in Australia
If you are not an Australian citizen, permanent resident, permanent humanitarian visa holder or a New Zealand citizen, then you are considered a temporary resident and must pay RMIT’s international tuition fees until you have been granted permanent residency.
If you applied for your program as the holder of a student visa, changing your citizenship or residency status will impact your future study plans. For more information contact Info Corner.
Evidence requirements
You must submit evidence of your change of citizenship/visa status when you submit your Notification of change to citizenship/residency status form (PDF 44kb 2p)
The follow documentation is acceptable as evidence of your new status:
Australian citizenship:
- Australian citizenship certificate
- Australian passport
New Zealand citizenship:
- New Zealand citizenship certificate
- New Zealand passport
Permanent or temporary residency status:
- International passport and evidence of visa entitlement
- Immicard and evidence of visa entitlement
- Document for travel to Australia (with endorsed visa label)
Which type of fee place will I be changed to?
If your citizenship/residency status has changed after you have enrolled, and you have informed RMIT by submitting a Notification of change to citizenship/residency status form, you may be eligible for one of the types of places in the relevant table below.
Higher education and Research students
Previous citizenship/residency status |
New citizenship/residency |
Type of fee place granted |
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Onshore international (includes student, provisional or bridging visas) |
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or
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Permanent resident (PR) |
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Your current type of fee place will not change.
If you are already enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), you must also complete a Request for Commonwealth support form for each program via the Government portal. You will receive an email from the government with a link to the portal and a unique passkey to enable you to log in and complete the form. |
Permanent humanitarian visa (PHV) |
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Your current type of fee place will not change.
If you are already enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), you must also complete a Request for Commonwealth support form for each program via the Government portal. You will receive an email from the government with a link to the portal and a unique passkey to enable you to log in and complete the form. |
New Zealand citizen |
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Your current type of fee place will not change.
If you are already enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), you must also complete a Request for Commonwealth support form for each program via the Government portal. You will receive an email from the government with a link to the portal and a unique passkey to enable you to log in and complete the form. |
How to apply for a Commonwealth supported place
If you are granted a domestic full fee place in a higher education program and wish to be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) in the same program, you need to reapply for a CSP in that program. Your application will be considered on a competitive basis along with other applicants.
Commonwealth HELP loans
Your new citizenship/residency status may make you eligible for a Commonwealth HELP loan. If you are eligible for an optional FEE-HELP or SA-HELP loan, you may apply via the government's eCAF portal with your valid tax file number, and submit it before your first census date if you wish to defer your fees.
Please note: It is important that you provide your change of citizenship form and evidence at least 5 working days before your next census date to enable you to apply for FEE-HELP or SA-HELP before the deadline.
Vocational education (VE) and preparatory students
Previous citizenship/residency |
New citizenship/residency |
Type of fee place granted |
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Onshore international (includes student, provisional or bridging visas) |
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You must also submit an Evidence of eligibility and student declaration form (available from RMIT Connect) to determine the type of place you will be granted.
or
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Permanent resident (PR) |
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Your current type of fee place will not change. |
Permanent humanitarian visa (PHV) |
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Your current type of fee place will not change. |
New Zealand citizen |
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Your current type of fee place will not change. |
VET Student Loans
Your new citizenship/residency status may make you eligible for an optional VET Student Loan (VSL) if you are enrolled in an eligible diploma or advanced diploma program.
If you are eligible for an optional VET Student Loan, you may apply via the government's eCAF portal with your valid tax file number, and submit it before your first census date if you wish to defer your fees.
Please note: It is important that you provide your change of citizenship form and evidence at least 5 working days before your next census date to enable you to apply for a VET Student Loan before the deadline.
How can I check my current citizenship/residency status?
To check your current citizenship or residency status listed in your student record:
- Log in to Enrolment Online
- select My student record
- under Personal details, select View name and demographic data.
Fee information
- Find out more about fees for different levels of study.
- Vocational education students can use the RMIT Fee finder for program-specific fee information.
- Check your eligibility for government assistance by visiting StudyAssist and using the ‘What am I eligible for?’ calculator.
- Find out more about HELP loans and VET Student Loans