For an Australian student visa (subclass 500), Nepali applicants need to show: tuition fees for the first year + AUD $21,041 for living costs + AUD $7,362 per accompanying partner + AUD $3,152 per child. Funds should have been held for 3+ months — avoid large lump-sum deposits close to your application date. Many Nepali applications are refused due to sudden large deposits that cannot be explained. A registered MARA agent can advise on documentation strategy.