Fee's Free is available for most High School students entering tertiary study or training, this pays for your final year of study of your first qualification after leaving school. For more details and to check eligibility go to the Fees Free website. If you need to apply for course fees, related costs or living costs go to the StudyLink website. Remember a loan has to be paid back so only borrow what you need. You may be eligible for Student Allowance which does not have to be paid back. There is lots of helpful information on the StudyLink website.
Study Link - this is where you find out about, and apply, for student loans and allowances.
Fees Free eligibility checker and information. Fees free has changed for 2025.
Money Hubs guide to student loans and allowances, helpful guidance to explain how they work.
This toolkit has some great advice and support around insurances, pay tax, budgeting and borrowing money.
Use this budgeting tool to figure out your finances.
Make sure you have thought of everything by using this Exit Plan.