The Genuine Student (GS) requirement is a crucial part of your Australian student visa application. It focuses on your true intention to study in Australia. Your primary reason for seeking a student visa must be educational. A well-crafted GS statement can be the key to your visa approval.

The GS requirement recognises that post-study opportunities may exist, but it emphasises that studying is the main purpose of your visa. Your GS statement should be authentic, honest, and free from exaggeration. Visa officers are trained to detect generic or unsupported claims—so sincerity is essential.

How to Submit Your GS Answers

You will write your GS answers directly on the Eduwork website using our secure online form. Once you complete and submit your draft answers through the EduWork system, our team will review your responses and give you personalised feedback. This helps ensure that your final answers are strong, specific, and aligned with all visa requirements before you submit your application.

Step-by-Step: How to Answer the Required GS Questions

When completing your student visa application, you will answer four specific questions. Each response must:

• Be written in English
• Be under 150 words
• Be supported by evidence

Step 1: Describe Your Current Circumstances

Question: Give details of the applicant’s current circumstances. This includes ties to family, community, employment and economic circumstances.

Purpose: To assess your roots and commitments in your home country and evaluate whether you’ll return after your studies.

How to Answer:

• Personal Ties: Describe your family roles and responsibilities.
• Community Involvement: Mention volunteering, club memberships, or community activities.
• Employment: Share details about your current job, roles, and how it relates to your course. Attach evidence of employment for the past 12 months.
• Financial Stability: Discuss your funding sources such as savings, family support, or scholarships.
• Why Not Study Locally: Give reasons for choosing Australia over similar local courses.

Avoid: Vague answers or missing documents.

Step 2: Explain Why You Chose This Course, Provider, and Australia

Question: Explain why the applicant wishes to study this course in Australia with this particular education provider. This must also explain their understanding of the requirements of the intended course and studying and living in Australia.

Purpose: To show that your educational choice is genuine and well-researched.

How to Answer:

• Why Australia: Highlight education quality, global recognition, practical learning, diversity, and safety.
• Why This Course: Explain how the course matches your academic or work background and your future career plans.
• Why This Education Provider: Mention its strengths, such as faculty, campus, or special programs.
• Understanding Course Requirements: Show you’ve researched the course content, structure, and outcomes.
• Living in Australia: Show awareness of costs, housing, and cultural adaptation.

Avoid: Generic or unresearched answers.

Step 3: Show How the Course Will Benefit You

Question: Explain how completing the course will be of benefit to the applicant.

Purpose: To demonstrate how the course fits into your career and life plans.

How to Answer:

• Career Advancement: Explain how the qualification will help your career.
• Skill Enhancement: List key skills you’ll gain and how they’re useful.
• Link to Employment: Show how the course connects with your past or future jobs.
• Long-Term Goals: Explain how the course fits your long-term vision and your plan to return home.
• Expected Salary or Benefits: Share researched data on job prospects and income potential in your country.

Avoid: Weak links between your course and your goals.

Step 4: Add Any Other Relevant Information

Question: Give details of any other relevant information the applicant would like to include.

Purpose: To address any past study, gaps, or circumstances that might affect your application.

How to Answer:

• Previous Study in Australia: List all courses, whether completed or not. Include course changes, deferrals, and reasons for any study gaps.
• Financial Stability: Reconfirm your ability to support yourself.
• Visa Compliance: Express your awareness of and commitment to all student visa conditions.
• Achievements: Mention extracurricular activities, awards, or experiences.
• Work or Study Gaps: Explain clearly and honestly.

Final Tips for Writing a Great GS Statement

• Be Specific: Use your own story—not someone else’s.
• Stay Organised: Write in a clear, logical order.
• Proofread: Check for grammar and spelling errors.
• Stick to Study Goals: Keep your focus on education—not migration.
• Use Evidence: Back up every claim with documents.

By following these steps and submitting your draft through the Eduwork system, you will receive helpful feedback and have a strong chance of success with your Genuine Student visa application.

Need help with your GS statement? We’re here to support you every step of the way!