Changes to BOTPLS
FEE-HELP eligibility
Loan fee & interest charges
Repayments
Changes to BOTPLS
On 1 January 2005 the Bridging for Overseas-Trained Professionals Loan Scheme (BOTPLS) was replaced by the FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP provides a loan to overseas trained professionals who are undertaking a bridging course to enable them to meet the requirements for entry to their profession in Australia.
The FEE-HELP eligibility criteria for bridging courses for overseas-trained professionals (BOTP courses) are the same as under BOTPLS, except that the FEE-HELP limit applies.
See also: Full fees & FEE-HELP for the current FEE-HELP limit.
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FEE-HELP eligibility
You are eligible for FEE-HELP if you are:
- enrolled in a bridging course for overseas-trained professionals (BOTP)
- an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent visa who is resident in Australia for the duration of your course
- meet the other eligibility criteria for FEE-HELP.
For full details on FEE-HELP see: Full Fees & FEE HELP
See also: Bridging courses for overseas-trained professionals
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Loan fees and charges
FEE-HELP loans for bridging courses for overseas-trained professionals are not subject to a loan fee.
Like current BOTPLS debts, outstanding FEE-HELP debts will be indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) each year to maintain their real value.
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Repayments
You will be required to make compulsory repayments on your FEE-HELP loan once your income exceeds the minimum repayment threshold.
See also: Pre-2005 students: repayment arrangements
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