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Eligibility for HECS-HELP Assistance
HECS-HELP is a government-sponsored loan which is available to assist students who:
- are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place.
- have Australian citizenship, or
- hold a Permanent Humanitarian Visa and will reside in Australia for the duration of their study.
Government Requirement
It is a government requirement that all students (even if you are not eligible, or, do not want to request HECS-HELP) must submit a Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form on or before the census date for the first study period you are enrolled in. This form is made available to ACU students as a step in the enrolment process and if you fail to submit it by the census date your enrolment will be cancelled.
Students who are New Zealand citizens or hold a Permanent Resident Visa (other than a Permanent Humanitarian Visa) are not eligible for HECS-HELP and must pay the total amount of their student contribution up-front.
Visit Study Assist for further information about HECS-HELP.
