To apply for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loan you need a Unique Student Identifier (USI). You also need a USI to graduate at the end of your degree.

On 2 November 2024 the Australian Government announced it is making the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and student loan repayment system fairer by changing the repayment system and increasing the amount people can earn bef

On 11 September 2024 the Universities Accord (National Student Ombudsman) Bill 2024 was introduced into Parliament to establish a new National Student Ombudsman (NSO), as a new function of the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

On 3 November 2024 the Australian Government announced it will reduce all current Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt and other student loan debt by 20%.

The Student Learning Entitlement is the amount of time a student can study in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). 

The Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (the Bill) has now passed both Houses of Parliament.

Following the passing of legislation on Thursday 28 November 2024, the Australian Government is establishing a new National Student Ombudsman, which will start taking higher education student complaints from 1 February 2025.

There is a cap on what you can borrow from the Australian Government through Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans to pay for your study. This cap is called your HELP loan limit.

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Applications are open for school leavers from regional or remote areas to apply for the Tertiary Access Payment.