The federal government administers different loans schemes to assist students with their fees.
A Commonwealth supported place is a University place that is subsidised by the federal government.
The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) consists of five loan schemes: HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, OS-HELP, SA-HELP and VET FEE-HELP.
All Australian permanent residents and citizens can have a CSP but only citizens are allowed to take out a HELP loan.
Settlement Guide: Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)
Settlement Guide: 5 loans to assist students
