General Eligibility for a VET Student Loan

To apply for a VET Student Loan, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen, or
• Be a qualifying New Zealand citizen, or
• Hold a permanent humanitarian visa and live in Australia.

You must also:

• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Provide your Tax File Number (TFN) or a certificate of application from the ATO
• Complete and submit your eCAF (electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form) before the census date

Academic Suitability

You need to show that you are academically ready for your course by meeting one of the following:

• You have completed Year 12, or
• You hold a Certificate IV or higher qualification (where English was the language of instruction), or
• You complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment approved by MEI (using the LLN Robot platform).

Course-Specific Requirements – HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

In addition to the general VSL requirements, applicants for the Diploma of Nursing must also:

Age

• Be at least 18 years old at the start of the course.

English Language Proficiency (NMBA Requirement)

You must meet one of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language standards by providing evidence of:

• Completion of Year 12 in Australia (including English), or
• Completion of at least 5 years (full-time equivalent) secondary or tertiary education in English in a recognised country, or
• An approved English test result (IELTS, OET, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT) that meets NMBA standards.

Academic Readiness

• Complete MEI’s Pre-Training Review (PTR) and LLND assessment to confirm course suitability.

Health and Safety Requirements

Before clinical placement, you will need to provide evidence of:

• Current immunisations (e.g. Hepatitis B, Influenza, COVID-19)
• A valid National Police Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC)

The document details that MEI is an approved VSL provider for the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing and lists the 2025 tuition fees at plus non-tuition fees. Please Note: MEI is currently not accepting enrolments for HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing and for the VET Student Loan.

VET Student Loan (VSL) Approved Course Information and Fees

The policy outlines how MEI processes applications from students for a re-credit of their FEE‑HELP balance under the VET Student Loans regime, when special circumstances beyond the student’s control prevent completion of a unit after the census day.

VSL Student Re-Credit of FEE-HELP Balance Policy and Procedure

The policy outlines a fair, compliant enrolment process for VSL courses, covering eligibility checks, student obligations, and fee transparency.
It ensures adherence to the VET Student Loans Act 2016 with clear procedures for admission, records, and informed consent.

VSL Enrolment Policy and Procedure

The policy outlines how Mayfield manages student personal information in line with privacy laws, ensuring secure collection, use, and disclosure.
It also details student rights, staff responsibilities, and procedures for handling privacy breaches.

VSL Privacy and Information Handling Policy and Procedure

The policy sets out how MEI handles complaints, appeals and grievances for VSL-approved courses, ensuring processes are fair, transparent and free of charge.
VSL Appeals, Complaints and Grievance Policy and Procedure