If you have already completed a higher education qualification (like a bachelor degree) and you are thinking about enrolling in further study, there are things to consider before deciding on the right pathway for you.

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.

As an Australian citizen you may be eligible to access 1 or more of the 5 Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans available.

There are two important dates you need to know when accessing a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) and/or Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loan – the census date and the administrative date.

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.

Your student contribution amount is the amount you will need to pay if you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).