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Students Fees & Financial Support OS-HELP loan
OS-HELP is an Australian government loan used to help students undertake part of their course of study overseas. Students may receive one loan per six-month study period up to a total of two OS-HELP loans. Loans are from a minimum of 2000 up to a maximum of:
$6,567 in 2017 for study in non-Asian countries
$7,880 in 2017 for study in Asian countries
Students may also receive a supplementary loan amount of $1,050 in 2017 to undertake language study in preparation for overseas study in Asia.
Am I eligible?
You can apply for an OS-HELP loan if you are a Commonwealth supported student who meets the eligibility criteria. You are not eligible if you are studying your whole course overseas.
You will be ranked on the basis of academic merit. For more information see the Australian government's OS-HELP Loan Terms and Conditions.
How do I apply?
Complete and submit an OS-HELP Loan Application. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email within a maximum of two months however generally this is within two weeks.
When do I repay my loan?
The loan amount will be added onto your accumulated HELP debt. You can make voluntary repayments of your HELP loan at any time to the Australian Taxation Office, otherwise repayments will automatically be deducted once you begin earning an income above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Lodging an appeal
The decision of the OS-HELP Selection Officer can be appealed only on procedural grounds. An appeal must include a copy of the letter you received from the Selection Officer and details of the complaint together with supporting documentation.
It must be lodged within 14 days from the date you were notified of the outcome of your application.
Submit your appeal with:
OS-HELP Review Officer
Student Centre
James Cook University
Townsville QLD 4811
You will receive notification in writing of the outcome of your appeal within 14 days; the decision of the Review Officer will be final. For more information see JCU's OS-HELP Loans Policy.