Definitions for "Student Learning Entitlement"
an entitlement that gives eligible students access to a Commonwealth supported place. There are three types of SLE: ordinary SLE, additional SLE and lifelong SLE (27.1).
A Student Learning Entitlement provides students with access to a minimum of seven years EFTSL as a Commonwealth supported student. Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and holders of Australian permanent visas are entitled to SLE. Students can obtain additional SLE under certain conditions. Please refer to the DEST website for more information.
From January 1 2005 all eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of Australian permanent visas will receive a Student Learning Entitlement of seven years equivalent full-time study as Commonwealth-supported students.