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Question & Answers

What is Study Assistance?

  Study Assistance is the Government financial assistance for tertiary study.

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Study Assist

What am I eligible for?

  It depends on:

• the type of study;
• your citizenship status;
• the location of study;
• are you Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

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Eligibility

What types of financial assistance exist?

  It can be:

• HELP loans (the Higher Education Loan Program);
• Vet Student loans.

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Types of HELP

What are VET Student Loans?

  VET student loans is a program of providing financial assistance in the form of a loan for education.

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VET Student loans

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VET Student Loans Eligible Courses and Loan Caps

What does HELP consist of?

  HELP consists of 4 schemes:

• FEE-HELP
• HECS-HELP
• SA-HELP
• OS-HELP Loans and Overseas Study

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What types of documents should I provide to apply for HECS - HELP?

  Documents:

• TFN (Tax File number);
• Completed and signed form (Your University must provide this form).

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To apply for HECS-HELP

What types of documents should I provide to apply for VET Student loans?

  Documents:

• TFN (Tax File number);
• USI (Unique Student Identifier);
• Completed and signed a form.

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To apply for VET Student loans

Can international students get financial assistance?

  International students aren't eligible to get financial assistance.

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International students

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