Study Assist
FEE-HELP
A government loan for tuition if you're in a full-fee place rather than a Commonwealth supported place.
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$129,883
Borrowing limit for most students: $129,883.
Who can get it
- Australian citizens completing at least one unit in Australia.
- Eligible non-citizens resident in Australia for the unit.
What you'll need
- A tax file number, or proof you've applied for one.
- Your USI.
- The FEE-HELP eCAF from your provider.
How to claim
- Accept your course offer. Your provider then gives you the eCAF.
- Submit the eCAF on or before the census date.
Conditions and catches
- A 20% loan fee applies to some undergraduate study.
- Getting FEE-HELP doesn't mean your fees are capped. Check the cost against your HELP limit.
- The census date is also the last day to drop a unit without paying for it.