HECS-HELP: what does it mean?
CourseFinder Team
July 5, 2016
Learn all about HECS-HELP and find out if you’re eligible with our handy fact sheets!
Am I eligible?
You must:
- Be studying in a subsidised enrolment at university – known as a Commonwealth Supported Place.
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder.
- Enrol with an approved provider, by the census date.
When do I starting paying back my loan?
You’ll start repaying your HELP debt once your taxable income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold. This threshold is adjusted every year. The threshold for 2024-25 is $54,435.
Disclaimer: This information is correct at the time of publishing, but is subject to change under the current government’s higher education reforms. The figures provided are applicable for the 20204-25 financial year only. For more information, visit StudyAssist [www.studyassist.gov.au].
| 2024-2025 repayment rates | |
|---|---|
| Repayment rates | Repayment % rate |
| Below $54,435 | NIL |
| $54,435-$62,850 | 1.0% |
| $62,851-$66,620 | 2.0% |
| $66,621-$70,618 | 2.5% |
| $70,619-$74,855 | 3.0% |
| $74,856-$79,346 | 3.5% |
| $79,347-$84,107 | 4.0% |
| $84,108-$89,154 | 4.5% |
| $89,155-$94,503 | 5.0% |
| $94,504-$100,174 | 5.5% |
| $100,175-$106,185 | 6.0% |
| $106,186-$112,556 | 6.5% |
| $112,557-$119,309 | 7.0% |
| $119,310-$126,467 | 7.5% |
| $126,468-$134,056 | 8.0% |
| $134,057-$142,100 | 8.5% |
| $142,101-$150,626 | 9.0% |
| $150,627-$159,663 | 9.5% |
| $159,664 and above | 10% |
To get started with your HECS-HELP application, or for more information, you can head to the StudyAssist website.
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