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HECS-HELP
Are you a HECS student continuing your studies in 2005?
Overview
If you study in a Commonwealth supported place:
- the Commonwealth contributes to the cost of your units of study
- you pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of your units of study
- you may be eligible for HECS-HELP assistance to pay your student contribution.
This section has been designed to assist you in understanding the eligibility requirements for being a Commonwealth supported student, the student contribution requirements, the payment options available to you and the process for applying for HECS-HELP assistance.
HECS-HELP loan
HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth supported places. A HECS-HELP loan will cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
If you receive a HECS-HELP loan, the Australian Government pays the loan amount directly to your higher education provider on your behalf and a HECS-HELP debt is recorded with the Tax Office.
There are no loan fees charged on HECS-HELP loans.
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Are you a HECS student continuing your studies in 2005?
From 2005, eligibility requirements for the various payment options will change and the student learning entitlement will be introduced. You will need to be aware of these changes and how they may affect you.
See also: Pre-2005 HECS students
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