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CSP Undergraduate

A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at an Australian university or approved higher education provider where the Australian Government pays part of the student’s fees.

This is a subsidy to reduce the cost of the course. It is not a loan and the student doesn’t have to pay it back.

The remaining cost is called the student contribution amount to be paid by the student or deferred to a HELP loan.

CSPs are not available at all providers or for all courses.

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Undergraduate

Most CSPs are for undergraduate study.

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Postgraduate

Only some providers offer CSPs at the postgraduate level.

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Research degrees

There are no CSPs offered for higher degrees by research.

CSPs are available at all public universities and a small number private higher education providers if you are enrolled in a Bachelor degree.

You can check whether CSPs are offered by your provider for your preferred course by using Course Seeker or by contacting your provider.

Your provider will assess your eligibility for a CSP based on your citizenship, residency and the course requirements.

Being eligible for a CSP does not mean you will be offered one. You must meet the academic entry requirements set by your provider to get into your selected course.

More information on eligibility is available on our Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) page.

CSP Undergraduate

A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at an Australian university or approved higher education provider where the Australian Government pays part of the student’s fees.

This is a subsidy to reduce the cost of the course. It is not a loan and the student doesn’t have to pay it back.

The remaining cost is called the student contribution amount to be paid by the student or deferred to a HELP loan.

CSPs are not available at all providers or for all courses.

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Undergraduate

Most CSPs are for undergraduate study.

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Postgraduate

Only some providers offer CSPs at the postgraduate level.

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Research degrees

There are no CSPs offered for higher degrees by research.

Research degrees

There are no CSPs offered for higher degrees by research.

CSPs are available at all public universities and a small number private higher education providers if you are enrolled in a Bachelor degree.

You can check whether CSPs are offered by your provider for your preferred course by using Course Seeker or by contacting your provider.

Your provider will assess your eligibility for a CSP based on your citizenship, residency and the course requirements.

Being eligible for a CSP does not mean you will be offered one. You must meet the academic entry requirements set by your provider to get into your selected course.

More information on eligibility is available on our Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) page.

CSP Postgraduate

A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at an Australian university or approved higher education provider where the Australian Government pays part of the student’s fees.

This is a subsidy to reduce the cost of the course. It is not a loan and the student doesn’t have to pay it back.

The remaining cost is called the student contribution amount to be paid by the student or deferred to a HELP loan.

CSPs are not available at all providers or for all courses.

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Undergraduate

Most CSPs are for undergraduate study.

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Postgraduate

Only some providers offer CSPs at the postgraduate level.

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Research degrees

There are no CSPs offered for higher degrees by research.

CSPs may only be offered in select postgraduate courses such as course work masters degrees at any university or higher education provider. Each provider is responsible for deciding how CSPs are allocated across postgraduate course offerings.

You can check whether CSPs are offered by contacting your provider.

Your provider will assess your eligibility for a CSP based on your citizenship, residency and the course requirements.

Being eligible for a CSP does not mean you will be offered one. You must meet the academic entry requirements set by your provider to get into your selected course.

More information on eligibility is available on our Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) page.

CSP Postgraduate

A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at an Australian university or approved higher education provider where the Australian Government pays part of the student’s fees.

This is a subsidy to reduce the cost of the course. It is not a loan and the student doesn’t have to pay it back.

The remaining cost is called the student contribution amount to be paid by the student or deferred to a HELP loan.

CSPs are not available at all providers or for all courses.

Image

Undergraduate

Most CSPs are for undergraduate study.

Image

Postgraduate

Only some providers offer CSPs at the postgraduate level.

Image

Research degrees

There are no CSPs offered for higher degrees by research.

CSPs may only be offered in select postgraduate courses such as course work masters degrees at any university or higher education provider. Each provider is responsible for deciding how CSPs are allocated across postgraduate course offerings.

You can check whether CSPs are offered by contacting your provider.

Your provider will assess your eligibility for a CSP based on your citizenship, residency and the course requirements.

Being eligible for a CSP does not mean you will be offered one. You must meet the academic entry requirements set by your provider to get into your selected course.

More information on eligibility is available on our Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) page.

HELP loans

Higher education students may be eligible for a study loan from the Australian Government to cover some of their study expenses. These loans are called Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans.

Eligible students are able to access HELP loans to defer the cost of their fees and do not have to repay this loan until their income reaches a certain amount.

There are 5 different types of HELP loans available to eligible students. Listed on this page are only those that you may be eligible for.

It is important to be aware that only your provider can assess your eligibility for a HELP loan when you submit your HELP loan application with your university or higher education provider. They may ask you to submit evidence of your citizenship or residency status.

More information on eligibility is available on our How student loans work page.

You may be eligible for the following types of HELP loans:

HELP loans

Higher education students may be eligible for a study loan from the Australian Government to cover some of their study expenses. These loans are called Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans.

Eligible students are able to access HELP loans to defer the cost of their fees and do not have to repay this loan until their income reaches a certain amount.

There are 5 different types of HELP loans available to eligible students. Listed on this page are only those that you may be eligible for.

It is important to be aware that only your provider can assess your eligibility for a HELP loan when you submit your HELP loan application with your university or higher education provider. They may ask you to submit evidence of your citizenship or residency status.

More information on eligibility is available on our How student loans work page.

You may be eligible for the following types of HELP loans:

Student Income Support

If you are not eligible for a CSP and/or HELP loan you still may be eligible for other financial support from the Australian Government while you study. This support, such as Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance and Government Rent Assistance, is available through Services Australia 

To find out which payment(s) you could be eligible for while you study, use Services Australia’s 'Payment and Services Finder(Opens in a new tab/window)'.

You can also check Services Australia's Guide to Payments.

More information is available on our Student income support page.

Student Income Support

If you are not eligible for a CSP and/or HELP loan you still may be eligible for other financial support from the Australian Government while you study. This support, such as Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance and Government Rent Assistance, is available through Services Australia 

To find out which payment(s) you could be eligible for while you study, use Services Australia’s 'Payment and Services Finder(Opens in a new tab/window)'.

You can also check Services Australia's Guide to Payments.

More information on HELP Loans is available at: Study Assist > Financial and study support > other support > student income support