Study/training loans — What's new
Liz Gibbs • February 25, 2025

Study/training loans — What's new

The indexation rate for study and training loans is now based on the Consumer Price Index ('CPI') or Wage Price Index — whichever is lower. 


This change has been backdated to indexation applied from 1 June 2023 for all HELP, VET Student Loan, Australian Apprenticeship Support Loan, and other study or training support loan accounts.


Consequently, indexation rates for 2023 and 2024 have changed to:

 3.2% for 1 June 2023 (reduced from 7.1%); and

 4% for 1 June 2024 (reduced from 4.7%).


Individuals who had a study loan that was indexed on 1 June 2023 or 1 June 2024 do not need to do anything.


Individuals whose study loan is in credit after the adjustment may receive a refund for the excess amount to their nominated bank account, if they have no outstanding tax or Commonwealth debts.


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