Student Start-up Loan
Paid by Services Australia (Centrelink) · 🇦🇺 Australia
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1349 loan. You can get the loan up to 2 times a year, once for each loan period.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/student-start-up-loan
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
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