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Students Loan News

Plan To Chase Bad Tertiary Loan Debts

Monday February 27, 2006
DEBTS from university loans would be recovered from Australians living abroad and from deceased estates under a radical plan for a single tertiary loans scheme.

Loan Help Half-baked

Monday February 27, 2006
EVERYONE agrees that there are too few doctors. So, two weeks ago, the Prime Minister and the premiers agreed on a plan to expand the number of medical students.

Hecs ... Help!

Friday February 10, 2006
HECS-HELP is a loan scheme. It means that if you are an Australian citizen enrolled in a government-subsidised place at university - as distinct from a full-fee-place - you can defer paying for your degree until your earnings reach a certain level.

Surviving First Year

Tuesday February 7, 2006
Moving from high school to tertiary education is a big step. It's also one some students have trouble making, reports COURTNEY TRENWITH.