Fees

Loans for studying abroad

The Australian Government may give you an OS-HELP loan of up to $6051 (if your application is submitted in 2013) towards your course overseas. This amount is subjected to change on a yearly basis. You can use this for airfares, accommodation and settling in.

Who can apply?

You can apply if you:

are enrolled in an undergraduate course at La Trobe University
are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder
have completed 1 year of full-time study as a Commonwealth supported student
have at least half a year of full-time study left after returning
will be enrolled in full-time study with an overseas higher education provider or at an overseas campus of an Australian higher education provider
will be outside Australia for this study
have not had more than one OS-HELP loan before
will not have two OS-HELP loans that overlap for 6 months

Closing dates

For study overseas in Semester 1 of any given year, please ensure you submit your application by 1st November in the previous semester.

For study overseas in Semester 2 of any given year, please ensure you submit your application by 1st May in the previous semester.

How do I apply?

Send the OS HELP application form (PDF 347KB) with all required supporting doumentation to:

OS-HELP Officer
Student Financial Services
Student Hub
Thomas Cherry Building
La Trobe University
Bundoora
Victoria 3086
Australia

Alternatively, you can scan and send the form and all required supporting documentation (including an approved Study Plan) to oshelp@latrobe.edu.au.

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, students will require faculty approval to participate in one of the University’s recognised exchange programs. This includes detailed documentation of the advanced standing (credit) they will receive on their return.

If you are offered and accept a loan, you will need to fill in an OS-HELP debt confirmation form, a loan acceptance form, and supply your banking details. Payments will be made as soon as all documentation has been finalised.