Where can I get the forms to apply for Commonwealth assistance to pay for my studies?
What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am an Australian citizen, or permanent humaitarian visa holder, enrolling in a public university in Australia in 2009?
What are the categories of permanent humanitarian visa?
What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am the holder of a permanent visa other than a permanent humanitarian visa, or a New Zealand citizen?
What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am interested in undertaking postgraduate course work?
What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am studying at a private institution in 2009?
If I have studied previously does that affect my student learning entitlement?
How can I get more information on HECs and HELP repayments?
Who do I contact about my current outstanding HELP balance?
Where can I get more information on Commonwealth assistance for higher education?
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Where can I get the forms to apply for Commonwealth assistance to pay for my studies?
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What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am an Australian citizen, or a permanent humanitarian visa holder, enrolling in a public university in Australia in 2009?
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What are the categories of permanent humanitarian visa?
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What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am the holder of a permanent visa other than a permanent humanitarian visa, or a New Zealand citizen?
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What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am interested in undertaking postgraduate course work?
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What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am studying at a private institution in 2009?
For the most current list of higher education providers that offer Commonwealth supported places see: Higher education providers at a glance
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What Commonwealth assistance am I eligible for if I am still studying in a Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) or Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS) place?
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If I have studied previously does that affect my student learning entitlement?
Yes. You consume your SLE as you undertake study as a Commonwealth supported student. On 1 January 2005, all eligible students received an initial amount of ordinary SLE, equivalent to 7 EFTSL, regardless of any previous study undertaken. Study undertaken before 1 January 2005 is not included.
See: Being Eligible and Student Learning Entitlement
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How can I get more information on HELP repayments? (All HECS debts have become HELP debts.)
For information on HECS and HELP repayments see:
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Who do I contact about my current outstanding HELP balance?
For information on your current balance contact the Australian Tax Office on 13 28 61. You will need to have your tax file number (TFN) handy when you call.
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Where can I get more information on Commonwealth assistance for higher education?
For further information on Commonwealth supported places and HECS-HELP assistance, please read the booklet publication:
Information for Commonwealth Supported Students 2009 booklet PDF 
Information for Commonwealth Supported Students 2009 booklet RTF 
Information for Commonwealth Supported Students 2008 booklet PDF
Information for Commonwealth Supported Students 2008 booklet RTF
For further information on FEE–HELP assistance for fee-paying students please read the booklet publication:
FEE–HELP information 2008 booklet PDF
FEE–HELP information 2008 booklet RTF
For further information for pre-2005 students please read the publication:
Want to know about the changes to HECS and PELS? (119 KB) PDF
For information on higher education scholarships available see:
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