Most qualified education agents are free to students because institutions pay them. Here’s how agent fees really work in Australia and what to watch for. Talk to BYD Education & Immigration Consultants.
For most international students, a qualified education agent is free. Registered education agents are paid a commission by the university, college or school when you enrol, so the student usually pays nothing for the counselling, course selection and application help. The institution funds it because agents bring them genuine, well-matched students. That’s the honest answer to the cost question, but there are a few things worth knowing. Some agents charge separate service or processing fees for extra work like visa lodgement or document handling, and a small number charge students directly. A good, qualified agent is upfront about exactly what is free and what, if anything, has a fee. Below we explain how the money actually flows, what to watch for, and why a QEAC-qualified agent is worth choosing even when the service is free.
This guide is general information to help you get your bearings. Migration and citizenship rules — and especially fees and processing times — change often, so the smartest next step is a quick, honest read on your own situation. Our registered migration agent and qualified education consultant work under one roof, so your visa and study plans line up.
Book a consultation and you’ll get a clear plan and a fixed quote before you commit — in person at Eight Mile Plains, or online anywhere.
