You may need to start repaying your loan if you earn over the repayment threshold of $19,084. If you're overseas the interest rate is 6.6%.
Paying off your student loan
Make sure you use the right tax code when making repayments from your salary or wages.
Latest news
Special tax code renewal for the 2012-2013 tax year
From 1 April 2012, you can no longer use a special tax code to change the amount of your student loan repayment deductions from your salary or wages. The special tax code can only be used for income tax deductions.
Find out more about special tax codes
Student Loan Scheme changes
Changes to student loans are underway with the recent enactment of the Student Loan Scheme Act 2011. These changes improve the way student loans are managed, repaid and administered.
See how much you owe
To check your loan balance online you need to register for our online services.
Travelling or living overseas
If you're going overseas for 6 months or more your student loan won't be interest free.
Guide to the student loan scheme
Your loan transfers from Studylink to Inland Revenue after your first year of study.
Date published: 01 Feb 2012
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