Separate to your eligibility for a CSP and/or HELP loan, you may be eligible for other financial support from the Australian Government while you study.

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Where you can find information on higher education loans and support.

Your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt is repaid through the tax system.

The eligibility requirements to access a subsidised Commonwealth supported place (CSP) and Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans are set out in legislation.

The Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (the Bill) has now passed both Houses of Parliament.

Following the passing of legislation on Thursday 28 November 2024, the Australian Government is establishing a new National Student Ombudsman, which will start taking higher education student complaints from 1 February 2025.

There is a cap on what you can borrow from the Australian Government through Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans to pay for your study. This cap is called your HELP loan limit.

Your student contribution amount is the amount you will need to pay if you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).

OS-HELP is a loan from the Australian Government for students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) who want to study part of their course overseas.