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How do I apply for a loan to fund my study?

Published 25/11/2005 02.24 PM   |    Updated 05/01/2024 10.59 AM

As a local student, there are a range of loans and discounts available to help meet the costs of studying.

Find more information regarding eligibility requirements and how to apply for the following government loans:

Vocational Education Student
Higher Education Student
  • A HECS-HELP Loan is available if you’re studying an undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), UniLink or a postgraduate degree that offers CSP.
  • A FEE-HELP Loan is available if you’re a full-fee-paying student in an undergraduate, postgraduate, UniLink or Open Universities (OUA) course.
  • A SA-HELP Loan is available if you are required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee.

Ready to apply? Log in to My Study with your SIMS log in details then click Manage My Course. Click the Government Assistance menu item and complete the relevant online forms. 

Note: Don’t forget you must submit a valid TFN prior to the census date of the teaching period. If you have missing information you will be required to pay your fees upfront for that teaching period.

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