There are two types of assistance available to doctors and nurse practitioners working in eligible rural, remote and very remote areas of Australia to reduce their Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debts.

SA-HELP is a loan from the Australian Government to help you pay your higher education provider’s student services and amenities fee (SSAF).

Where you can find information on higher education loans and support.

Your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt is repaid through the tax system.

To access a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) and/or a Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loan, students must be enrolled with an approved Australian higher education provider.

The Australian Government is progressing the 20% reduction of your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt, subject to the passage of legislation.