Student Assistance Act 1973
Part 2
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ABSTUDY student start-up loans
Division 1
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Introduction
SECTION 6A
SIMPLIFIED OUTLINE OF THIS PART
ABSTUDY student start-up loans are income-contingent loans made under the ABSTUDY Scheme.
Broadly, full-time students who are receiving Living Allowance might be qualified for an ABSTUDY student start-up loan. A person can qualify for up to 2 loans each calendar year. To receive a loan, a person must make a claim before the end of the relevant period for each loan.
Once the person ' s income exceeds the minimum repayment income under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and the person has finished repaying any debt under that Act and certain other income-contingent loan schemes, the person must start repaying debt in relation to ABSTUDY student start-up loans.