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What is HECS-HELP?

UPDATED 22 OCT 2025 | 3:43AM

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan available to eligible students enrolled in a  to defer their tuition fees.

View the HECS-HELP page on the Study Assist website for eligibility criteria. 

Domestic students must submit an  prior to the due date of the study period in order to secure their  and defer their tuition fees using a HELP loan.

Visit the StudyAssist website for more information.

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