Go to the Australian Government home page. Click on the "Visa, Immigration and Refugees" link below the "Finding a Visa" box.
Go the right side of the Web page. Click on the "Check progress of online application" link then choose the "Students" option. When the Web page scrolls down, click on the "Student Visa Application" link.
Find your transaction reference number. If you do not know your number, click on the "Send a Request" link and provide your application type and your payment method. Fill out your family name, given names, date of birth, passport number, country of passport, the date of the application and your email address. Click "Submit" to receive your transaction number via email.
Fill in the application details. Provide the transaction reference number, your date of birth, passport number and the country of passport. Press the "Next" button to check on the status of your student visa.