Apply online for returning students

Before you apply

Before you apply for a student loan or allowance, there’s a few things you need to do.

Check lifetime limits and passing requirements

There's a limit in your lifetime of how long you can get a Student Allowance for and how many Student Loans you can get. 

Log in to MyStudyLink to check you haven't reached these limits.

You also need to check you meet the passing requirements for a Student Allowance and a Student Loan.

If you're doing postgraduate study

You may not qualify for a Student Allowance. Use the eligibility test to find out if you qualify and what other payments you could get. You can apply at the end of the eligibility test.

If your study circumstances have changed

Use the eligibility test to find out what payments you qualify for. You can apply at the end of the eligibility test.

How to apply

Received payments less than 1 year ago

If you got Student Allowance or Student Loan payments less than 1 year ago, you can complete a Returning application in MyStudyLink.

Received payments more than 1 year ago

How you apply depends on when you last logged in to MyStudyLink.

Logged in to MyStudyLink in the last 2 years

You need to complete a new application in MyStudyLink.

Haven't logged into MyStudyLink for more than 2 years

Your MyStudyLink account will be locked if you haven't logged in for at least 2 years. You'll need to apply online as a first-time student.