Application forms
Application forms for HELP loans and VET Student Loans are only available from your university, higher education provider or registered training organisation.
When you enrol in your course, let your provider know you want to apply for a HELP loan.
Booklets
When you apply for a HELP loan, you must read the relevant booklet for your loan. When you submit your Request for Commonwealth assistance form, you are declaring that you have read and understood the booklet and your obligations before you access the loan.
- HECS‑HELP information - this booklet is about subsidised university places and the HECS-HELP loan to pay your student contributions.
- FEE‑HELP information - this booklet is about the FEE-HELP loan to pay your tuition fees.
- OS‑HELP statement of terms and conditions - this booklet is about the OS-HELP loan to pay your overseas study expenses.
- SA‑HELP information - this booklet is about the SA-HELP loan to pay your student services and amenities fees.
The Handbook
The Commonwealth supported places (CSP) and Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) handbook is a comprehensive resource about CSPs and HELP loans.
Brochures
Want to know more about going to university and HECS‑HELP loans?
Read the Thinking about university? brochure.
Want to know more about paying your tuition fees with a FEE‑HELP loan?
Read the Thinking about higher education? brochure.
Interested in studying part of your Commonwealth supported degree overseas with a OS-HELP loan?
Read the Thinking about studying part of your course overseas? brochure.
Previous HELP publications
You can get an electronic copy of previous HELP publications from 2005 onwards by submitting a request through the Student HELP loans enquiry form.