Fee information on StudyAssist
The Australian Government’s StudyAssist website provides up-to-date information about assistance for financing tertiary study.
Find your student loan option
Take the next step towards your ultimate degree with the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) to help pay your student contributions. Explore the available HELP schemes based on your study level, citizenship and residency status.
I have a Commonwealth supported place
If you have a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) you contribute only part of your course fees. You may be eligible for HECS-HELP to cover your student contributions and a SA-HELP to cover your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
I am an international student
If you're an international student, you are not eligible for a Higher Education Loan Program. You may be eligible to receive financial support to study your course with an international scholarship.
Learn more about international fees and scholarships
What is the difference between HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP?
Higher Education Loan Programs (HELP) are available to help you pay for your studies. If you've been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place, HECS-HELP loans are available to assist you with paying your remaining student contribution. If you are enrolled in a fee-paying place, FEE-HELP is available to help you cover your tuition fees.
How do I repay my student loan?
You must make compulsory loan repayments through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) once your annual income exceeds the minimum threshold. As well as managing your loan repayments after you graduate, the ATO provides information about different study and training support loans.
Are you a postgraduate student?
If you're a postgraduate student and planning to use FEE-HELP to cover your tuition fees, you can use our FEE-HELP calculator tool to find out how much your repayments will be after you graduate.
Postgraduate courses eligible for Centrelink payments
If you're enrolled in a specific masters program at Deakin, you may be able to receive financial support through a Centrelink payment. Check our list to see if your course is eligible.
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Commerce
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Psychology (Organisational)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
- Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)
- Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Student income support
The Australian Government offers various payments for university students via Services Australia (Centerlink). To be eligible for student income support, such as Youth Allowance and Austudy, you need to be studying full time and meet the eligibility requirements.
Support for overseas study
Deakin has a range of overseas study programs that allow you to experience a different culture while enhancing your academic and life goals. You may be eligible to receive assistance for overseas study travel expenses, such as airfares and accommodation, with OS-HELP.
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