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Tax deductions for self-education expenses
23 April 2013
Subject to the passage of legislation, the Government will cap the allowable tax deductions for self-education expenses to $2,000 for 2013-14 tax returns onwards...
Read More about Tax deductions for self-education expensesChanges to the HECS-HELP discount and voluntary repayment bonus
16 April 2013
Subject to the passage of legislation, from 1 January 2014, the Australian Government will remove the upfront HECS-HELP discount of 10% and the voluntary HELP repayment bonus of 5%.
Read More about Changes to the HECS-HELP discount and voluntary repayment bonusStudent Start-up Scholarship changes
15 April 2013
On 13 April 2013, the Government announced that from 1 January 2014 Student Start-up Scholarships will be replaced by income contingent loans for new student payment recipients...
Read More about Student Start-up Scholarship changesNew rules about getting student payments while overseas
3 January 2013
The rules for continuing to receive a student payment (Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY) for a temporary absence overseas, changed on 1 January 2013.
Read More about New rules about getting student payments while overseasNew Student Income Support Eligibility Information Tool
12 October 2012
A new search tool has been developed to help students learn more about student payments such as Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY.
Read More about New Student Income Support Eligibility Information ToolExpansion of the HECS-HELP Benefit for early childhood education
13 July 2012
To further encourage and support early childhood teachers working in areas of high need the Government has expanded the scope of the HECS-HELP Benefit for early childhood education teachers.
Read More about Expansion of the HECS-HELP Benefit for early childhood educationRemoval of Commonwealth assistance for overseas residents
5 June 2012
The Government has announced that, subject to the passage of legislation, it is amending the Higher Education Support Act 2003 to remove eligibility for...
Read More about Removal of Commonwealth assistance for overseas residentsChanges to student contributions for maths and science units
28 May 2012
The Government has announced that, subject to the passage of legislation, from 1 January 2013, the maximum student contribution amounts for all students enrolled in maths or science units will..
Read More about Changes to student contributions for maths and science unitsUpdate to VET FEE-HELP Booklet
8 February 2012
We wish to call to your attention to an error in the printed version of the VET FEE-HELP information for 2012 booklet. The error is on page 2; chapter 2 Eligibility for VET FEE-HELP; Section 2.1 Am I eligible?
Read More about Update to VET FEE-HELP BookletThe new Study Assist website
13 December 2011
Whether you are planning to study at university, TAFE or other approved education provider the new Study Assist website provides a one-stop-shop for all your questions about Australian Government assistance available to help finance your tertiary studies.
Read More about The new Study Assist websiteChanges to voluntary repayments
12 December 2011
From 1 January 2012, the HELP voluntary repayment bonus has decreased from 10% to 5% on all voluntary repayments that are $500 or more. The 10% bonus will only apply to voluntary repayments received by the ATO on or before 31 December 2011.
Read More about Changes to voluntary repaymentsLowering the HECS-HELP discount
9 December 2011
From 1 January 2012, the Australian Government has lowered the HECS-HELP discount from 20 per cent to 10 per cent for up-front student contribution payments of $500 or more.
Read More about Lowering the HECS-HELP discountMore Tertiary Places
31 October 2011
The Government is making tertiary education fairer by giving students more choices about their study. From 2012, the Government will fund a Commonwealth supported place for every eligible student accepted at a public university.
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