Travel, tuition and living expenses You must have enough money to pay for travel, tuition and living expenses for yourself, your partner and your dependent children for the duration of your stay in Australia. You must: show proof that you can meet these financial requirements for the first 24 months of your stay in Australia. Note: If you have completed 75 percent of your course and are applying for a further student visa, you do not need to show your savings history. declare on your application that you can meet these financial requirements for the remainder of your stay in Australia. The table below outlines the amounts in Australian dollars (AUD) that you need access to. These amounts are the minimum required for this visa. They do not necessarily represent the cost of living in Australia. Expenses Per Person Amount required in AUD Travel Yourself Return air fare to Australia Family members One return air fare to Australia per person Tuition Yourself Course fees Children aged 5-18 AUD8000 per year Living Yourself AUD18 610 per year Partner AUD6515 per year First child AUD3720 per year Each other child AUD2790 per year The department must be satisfied that an applicant, once in Australia, will have genuine access to the funds they claim to possess to cover the travel, tuition and living costs for themselves and their family members. Acceptable sources of income The money to support you and your family members must come from one or more acceptable sources, which may