| BFS | Bad Financial Standing |
| CELUSA | Centre of English Language University of South Australia |
| CoE | Confirmation of Enrolment |
| CRICOS | Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students |
| DEST | Department of Education, Science and Training |
| DFEEST | Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology |
| DIAC | Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
| ESOS | Education Services for Overseas Students |
| ISAS | International Student Advisory Services |
| LoA | Leave of Absence |
| MCEETYA | Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs |
| NCN | Non Compliance Notice |
| OSHC | Overseas Student Health Cover |
| PD | Program Director |
| PRISMS | Provider Registration and International Student Management System |
| RPL | Recognition of Prior Learning |
| SAIBT | South Australian Institute of Business and Technology |