Higher Education Reform
The Australian Government has announced a range of reforms to improve the higher education sector.
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Repayment of Loan – Overseas Obligation
The Australian Government has introduced changes relating to Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) repayment obligations for students with a HELP debt who are living and working overseas.
By 277477a | Student feesRemoval of the HECS-HELP discount and the HELP voluntary repayment bonus
From 1 January 2017, the Australian Government will remove the upfront HECS-HELP discount of 10 per cent for eligible students that pay their student contributions upfront and the voluntary HELP repayment bonus of 5 per cent. Removal of the 10% HECS-HELP discount You can still get the HECS-HELP discount for units that have a census Read More
By Jayd Chirkoot | Student feesNew Zealand Special Category Visa holder eligibility
From 1 January 2016, eligible New Zealand Special Category Visa (SCV) holders who meet the requisite criteria will be able to access Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans.
By 277477a | Student feesReduction of HELP discount and voluntary bonus
From 1 January 2012, up-front HECS-HELP discount for eligible students upon upfront payment of student contribution will be reduced…
By 277477a | Student feesRemoval of Student Learning Entitlement
On 14 September 2011 Parliament passed legislation which abolished Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)…
By 277477a | Student feesChanges to FEE-HELP loan fee
Changes to legislation made in 2010 under the Higher Education Support Amendment (FEE-HELP Loan Fee) Bill 2010, increase loan fee for FEE-HELP…
By 277477a | Student feesHESA special arrangements
In the 2008 Federal Budget, changes were made to reduce the maximum student contribution amount for units of study in mathematics, statistics and science.
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