What StudyLink offers
StudyLink has a range of ways to help fund your study. There is the Student Allowance, Student Loan and extra help with costs.
Student Allowance
A weekly payment to help with living costs while you study full-time. You don't have to pay this back.
Student Loan
The Student Loan can help to finance your study. It's made up of three parts - compulsory fees, course-related costs and/or living costs. You have to pay a Student Loan back.
Extra help
There is financial help for health, accommodation, work, childcare, and training costs. Also if you can't find work during your study break. And help for people with disabilities, for help with emergencies, along with family assistance support.