Commonwealth supported and assisted students

If you are an eligible domestic student the Australian Government may help with some of the costs associated with higher education through:

• Commonwealth supported places (CSP), and
• Commonwealth assistance:
  • Higher education loan programme (HELP)
    • HECS-HELP
    • FEE-HELP
    • OS-HELP
  • Commonwealth learning scholarships (CLS)

If you wish to receive any form of Commonwealth support or assistance you must complete and lodge a request for Commonwealth assistance form (CAF) on or before the census date.

The Australian Government website http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/ (opens an external site) provides further details.

Domestic student:
Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and holders of Australian permanent visas.