Taking out a FEE-HELP loan does not affect your ability to claim a tax deduction.
You may be entitled to a tax deduction for your tuition fees, including the tuition fees that the Commonwealth pays on your behalf through FEE-HELP, if there is a direct connection between your education and your work activities at the time the expense was incurred. You can phone the Tax Office on 13 28 61 for further advice.
The loan fee and repayment of your FEE-HELP loan are not tax deductible. See Repayment of HELP loans for further information on repaying your FEE-HELP loan.