Any student can choose Direct Payment method. Only students who meet the government’s eligibility requirements can access FEE-HELP.
Domestic students who are Australian citizens, or holders of humanitarian permanent resident visas, or New Zealand special category visa holders, may opt for FEE-HELP or direct payment.
Domestic students who hold Australian permanent resident visas are not eligible for FEE-HELP.
International students on an Australian student visa or on a visa which allows onshore study in Australia, are not eligible for FEE-HELP.