Finalising your finances

Find out more about managing your money.

Outstanding debts

Pay any outstanding bills.
If there are bills that are scheduled to arrive after your departure, notify the organisation of your forwarding address.

Make sure to stop any direct debits or credits that are linked to your account including cancelling your credit cards.
Transfer any money to your preferred bank account in your home country.
If you have asked for you bond refund to be paid into your bank account, do not close your account until this has been received.

Complete a tax return before returning home if you have been working while in Australia. For further advice or assistance contact a Student Wellbeing Advisor (student.finance@rmit.edu.au).
Ask your employer for a payment summary. Some employers will provide the summary but others will not issue it until the end of the financial year.
Provide your employer with a forwarding address so that they can mail the employment summary or any other documentation you do not receive before you leave.

Once you have left Australia you can reclaim money that your employer has contributed to a superannuation fund on your behalf.
Complete the superannuation provider’s form to withdraw your funds if you are leaving Australia. Most companies will have these forms available online.
To reclaim your superannuation you may need to providing evidence that you have left Australia such as a copy of your passport or a cancelled/expired visa.