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Study costs and HELP

How uni fees are covered, and what you repay later.

20% HELP debt reduction

Australian Taxation Office

Student loan debts that existed on 1 June 2025 were cut by 20%, and repayments now come only from income above the threshold.

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Checked 13 Oct · ato.gov.au

FEE-HELP

Study Assist

$129,883

A government loan for tuition if you're in a full-fee place rather than a Commonwealth supported place.

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Checked 13 Oct · studyassist.gov.au

$129,883

A government-subsidised uni place, plus a loan that covers your share of the fees so you pay nothing upfront.

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Checked 13 Oct · studyassist.gov.au

HELP repayments, 2026-27

Australian Taxation Office

$69,528

How much of your income goes to a HELP debt once you earn above the threshold.

Government

Checked 14 Oct · ato.gov.au

OS-HELP

Study Assist

Up to $8,442

A loan for flights, rent and other costs when you study overseas as part of your Australian degree.

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Checked 13 Oct · studyassist.gov.au

SA-HELP

Study Assist

$373

A loan that pays your student services and amenities fee, so you don't pay it upfront.

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Checked 13 Oct · studyassist.gov.au

Student Start-up Loan

Services Australia

$1,349

A voluntary, tax-free loan for study costs. You repay it with indexation.

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Checked 12 Oct · servicesaustralia.gov.au