Students

Sample weekly expenses

Sample weekly expenses for a student living away from home*

Fees for domestic students

Tuition Fees for Domestic Students at Tertiary Institutions for 2007

Studying may be more expensive than you think

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Everyone has different course fees and living costs. The following is an example of how much money ...

Miranda stays at home to nurse her finances

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Unlike some of her mates, Miranda knows what she wants. She's hanging out to leave home and is itching ...

How much borrowing are you up for?

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Below is an example of how much you could borrow under the student loan scheme to study nursing. It ...

A student allowance saved Tony's bacon

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Tony is 18 and wants to fulfill his childhood dream and become a vet. He lives in a small rural town ...

Who qualifies?

Who can get a student loan?

Regardless of what you or your parents earn, you qualify if you are:

Manage your money

Knowing exactly where your money is going is the first step toward controlling your spending and making smarter decisions.

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Questions and answers

As with any sort of borrowing, a Student Loan requires you to sign a legally binding contract. In this case it's with the Government.

Sources of money

A student loan is not the only way to help pay for your studies. Now's the time to explore the alternatives to increasing your student loan.