Form 157n · Study
Student Guardianship Arrangements
What this official form is for and who lodges it. The form itself is only ever the Department's own document; nothing is completed or submitted here.
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Purpose
This form records student guardianship and welfare arrangements for a student visa applicant or holder who is under 18. It is used to nominate a guardian, confirm care arrangements with a parent, custodian or relative, or notify the Department of a change of guardian.
Who lodges it
The nominating student (the student visa applicant or holder). A separate form must be completed for each student nominating the same person as a guardian.
When it is used
Used when lodging a student visa application for a minor (with form 157A), when a guardian applies for a Student Guardian visa (with form 157G), or when an existing student visa holder wishes to change their welfare arrangements, in which case it is emailed to the nearest departmental office.
Visas that commonly use this form
The official visa page lists what an application actually requires.
Official form
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