How much you can borrow for compulsory fees

You can borrow either part or the total amount of your compulsory fees.

If some of your fees have already been paid, this will be deducted from the amount you can borrow. For example, if your fees are $1,500 and you paid $100 deposit, the compulsory fees part of your Student Loan will be $1,400.

How and when payment is made

Your compulsory fees are paid directly to your education provider.

The payment will be made two weeks before your course starts or seven days from the date of your first Loan Entitlement Advice (LEA) letter. The date and amount of payment will show on your LEA letter.

Remember, you must be fully enrolled in your course for us to be able to pay any part of your Student Loan.

Note: If you think the amount for your compulsory fees is incorrect, contact us straight away on 0800 88 99 00.

How to apply

Read the process to find out what happens when you apply for a Student Loan, and when you're ready, apply online and apply early.

You can apply for the compulsory fees and course-related costs part of the Student Loan up until the date your course finishes.

What the compulsory fees part of the Student Loan doesn't cover

It doesn't include special charges such as penalty fees for late enrolment, administration charges for paying by instalments or optional service fees.

What to do if a scholarship has paid your compulsory fees

If a StudyLink Bonded Merit or Step Up Scholarship has paid the compulsory fees part of your Student Loan, you will need to refer to the terms and conditions to find out what that means for you - you will have certain obligations that you will need to fulfull.