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Accredited courses from leading Australian universities, TAFEs and colleges
Accredited courses from leading Australian universities, TAFEs and colleges
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme to help students pay all, or part, of their tuition fees. You can only access FEE-HELP if you’re planning to study at a university or other private higher education institution that has been approved to offer FEE-HELP to eligible students.
You must:
You’ll start repaying your HELP debt once your taxable income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold. This threshold is adjusted every year.
The threshold for 2017-18 is $55,874.
In 2017 you can borrow up to $100,879 under the FEE-HELP scheme. For students studying medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses, the FEE-HELP limit is $126,101.
| 2017-2018 repayment rates | |
|---|---|
| 2017-2018 Repayment rates | Repayment % rate |
| Below $55,874 | NIL |
| $55,874 – $62,238 | 4.0% |
| $62,239 – $68,602 | 4.5% |
| $68,603 – $72,207 | 5.0% |
| $72,208 – $77,618 | 5.5% |
| $77,619 – $84,062 | 6.0% |
| $84,063 – $88,486 | 6.5% |
| $88,487 – $97,377 | 7.0% |
| $97,378 – $103,765 | 7.5% |
| $103,766 and above | 8.0% |
To get started with your FEE-HELP application, or for more information, you can head to the StudyAssist website.
Browse through our range of online courses that are covered by FEE-HELP.
