South Australia - Apply for the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. To Apply for the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), the applicant has to approach the Department of Education link
2. The applicant must first enroll in an approved higher education program at an eligible institution in Australia. This could include universities, TAFEs (Technical and Further Education institutes), or other approved higher education providers.
3. Once you are enrolled, the institution will provide you with a Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN), which outlines the cost of your tuition fees and the type of assistance you are eligible for.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
8. Carefully review the HECS-HELP form, ensuring that all the information is accurate and complete. Sign the form to confirm your understanding and agreement with the terms and conditions of the loan.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
10. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
11. There is no fee for Higher Education Loan Program.
12. After receiving the document set, the concerned authority will check the submitted letter and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
13. Then the application will be processed further.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. Once approved, you will receive confirmation of your HELP loan, and the loan amount will be applied directly to your tuition fees.
16. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Tax File Number (TFN)
• Proof of enrolment
• Academic transcripts
• Confirmation of Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Education
GPO Box 9880
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Phone: 02 6240 7300
Email: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

The applicant may be eligible to apply for the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) in Australia if you meet the following criteria:

• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand Special Category Visa (SCV) holder who meets the long-term residency requirements.
• You must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) at an eligible higher education provider.
• You must have a valid TFN (Tax File Number).
• You must not have exceeded your HELP loan limit.

Fees

• There is no fee for Higher Education Loan Program.

Validity

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Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• ZIP code
• Age
• Gender
• Education qualification
• Work experience
• Financial details
• Contact number
• Email ID
• City
• Signature
• Date

Need for the Document

• The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) in Australia is a government loan program designed to assist eligible students in paying for their higher education tuition fees.
• HELP provides financial assistance to students by offering loans that cover all or part of their tuition fees, allowing them to defer payment until they meet certain income thresholds.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

• The key feature of HELP loans is that repayment is income-contingent. This means that repayments are only required when a student's income reaches a certain threshold. The repayment amount is calculated as a percentage of the student's income, and it is managed through the Australian taxation system.