Student loans Dates
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MAR 31Overseas-based student loan repayment due if you do not have a temporary repayment suspension.
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APR 7End-of-year student loan repayments are due if you have a tax agent with a valid extension of time.
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MAY 8Interim student loan repayments are due. They count towards your end-of-year repayment obligation.
If you have been living in Niue, Cook Islands, Tokelau, or Ross Dependency for at least 6 months you may be able to keep your student loan interest free. To apply, you need to:
- have met your repayment obligations on time
- send us your worldwide income information.
You can apply for past years back to 1 April 2009. You will also need to give us your worldwide income and travel dates for those tax years.
There are 3 ways to apply. See below.
If your application is approved
If we approve your application your student loan will be interest free for the approved time period(s). Your repayment obligations will be based on your worldwide income and must be paid by the due date.
Ways to apply to keep your student loan interest free in a realm country
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Last updated:
23 Feb 2022