Higher education loan schemes essentials

Basic topics

Deferring your compulsory HELP, HECS or Financial Supplement repayment

This document contains information on downloading and completing an application form if you wish to apply to defer your HELP, HECS or Financial Supplement compulsory repayment (NAT 2471).

FEE-HELP and tax deductibility

Provides students information regarding entitlements to a tax deduction for some of the costs associated with taking an FEE-HELP loan to pay their tuition fees.

HECS-HELP benefit 2009

Provides information about what the benefit is, who can apply and how to complete the application.

HECS-HELP benefit for early childhood education teachers

Provides early childhood education teachers information about who can apply for the benefit and how it works.

HECS-HELP benefit for education and nursing graduates

Provides education and nursing graduates information about the benefit available from the 2009-10 income year.

HECS-HELP benefit for maths and science graduates

Provides maths and science graduates with information about who can apply for the benefit and how it works.

HELP information for payers

This document provides information for payers about their withholding obligations where their payees have an accumulated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debt.

Higher Education Loan Accounts - frequently asked questions

This document provides you with general information about HECS, HELP and the Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS).

Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) - May messages - voluntary repayments

Information for individuals planning to make a voluntary repayment toward their HELP debt.

OS-HELP and tax deductibility

Provides students information regarding entitlements to a tax deduction for some of the costs associated with overseas study.

Repaying your HELP debt 2009-10

This document explains how Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debts will be repaid in the 2009-10 income year (NAT 3913).

Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS)