There could be a few reasons why your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt information at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is not what you expected.

The eligibility requirements to access a subsidised Commonwealth supported place (CSP) and Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans are set out in legislation.

All students who are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or receiving a Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loan must receive a Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) from their higher education provider.

Once you have received a Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loan, it is important you monitor and manage your HELP debt so you can identify any incorrect charges.

If you decide to work overseas, you need to keep your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt repayment obligations in mind.

If you are unable to continue your study because of an issue beyond your control, you may be able to have your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt remitted or reversed due to ‘special circumstances’.

There are 2 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.

There are 2 types of assistance available to teachers teaching in very remote areas of Australia to reduce their Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debts.

Want to know more about indexation and how it will impact on your HELP debt? 

Each of the 5 Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans have eligibility criteria a student must meet in order to receive the loan.