You should use this form if you are applying for a student visa or you are a student visa holder, and you:
• are under the age of 18 and intend to reside with your parent/ custodian or a relative while you are studying in Australia;
• are under the age of 18 at time of lodging the application and intend to arrive in Australia after you turn 18;
• wish to nominate a person who is applying for a Student Guardian visa to accompany you in Australia;
• want to notify the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) of a change of your guardian. Note: A separate form 157N Student guardianship arrangements must be completed for each student visa holder or applicant nominating the same person as a guardian. Important – Please read this information carefully before you complete this form. Once you have completed this form we strongly advise that you keep a copy for your records. Integrity of information The Department is committed to maintaining the integrity of the visa and citizenship programmes. They ensure that the arrangements they make on the student’s behalf provide appropriate welfare for the entirety of the student’s stay in Australia while they are under the age of 18.