VET FEE-HELP

Are the upfront costs of studying stopping you from improving your career prospects?

The VET FEE-HELP scheme allows you to study now and pay for your course later.

VET FEE-HELP is a loan for all or part of your tuition fees, which the Australian Government pays directly to AIAS. The great thing about VET FEE-HELP is that you don't have to make any repayments until you have a job and your income reaches a certain level, which for the 2012/13 income year is $49,095. The loans are then repaid effortlessly through the tax system.

VET FEE-HELP Approved Courses

Students enrolling in the following courses can apply for VET FEE-HELP:

Who can apply for VET FEE-HELP?

To be eligible to apply for VET FEE-HELP you must be either:

  • Australian citizens or permanent humanitarian visa holders who will be resident in Australia for the duration of their study
  • Be an eligible student enrolled on or before the census date in an eligible unit of study
  • Meet the tax file number requirements
  • Not have exceeded the FEE-HELP Loan Limit, which is $89,706 (2012) and $93,204 (2013)

Additional information

Fee schedules