VET Student Loans (VSL)
The VET Student Loans program is an income assessed Australian Government loan program that helps eligible students enrolled in approved courses at diploma level or above, pay their tuition fees. RGIT is an approved VET Student Loan provider. Please follow the information on the tabs below to begin your application.
The VET Student Loans program is an income contingent Australian Government loan program that helps eligible students enrolled in approved courses at diploma level or above, pay their tuition fees. The loan has income-contingent repayment arrangements, which means you only need to make repayments if you are earning above the minimum repayment threshold. You can make voluntary repayments at any time.
If you are an eligible student, the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (the Department) may approve your VET Student Loan for an approved course. The Department will pay your loan directly to your approved course provider. You will be responsible for any gap amount in the tuition fees, which are not covered by the loan. You will owe a debt to the Australian Government for the loan, which will be managed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Information Booklet
To learn more about the VET Student Loan please access the VET Student Loans Information Booklet
This booklet provides key information students applying for a VET Student Loan need to know. The topics covered include eligibility, applying for and managing your loan, as well as your rights and obligations. You must read this booklet before applying for a VET Student Loan.
Get Started
You should also speak to RGIT staff about accessing a VET Student Loan to pay for your studies. The RGIT staff will confirm if you are eligible to access a VET Student Loan. Direct contact details are listed below:
Head Office Melbourne
28-32 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Phone: (03) 8639 9000
Fax: (03) 8639 9001
Email: admin@rgit.edu.au
Web: www.rgit.edu.au
Hobart campus
162 Macquarie Street Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6217 9000
Email: adminhobart@rgit.edu.au
Web: rgithobart.edu.au
Students are eligible for a VET Student Loan if they:
- are enrolled in a VET Student Loans approved course offered by a VET Student Loans provider
- meet citizenship/residency requirements
- have an available HELP balance of more than $0 (that is, have sufficient HELP balance remaining)
- meet student entry requirements.
To see if you are likely to meet the eligibility requirements, review the VET Student Loans Eligibility Tool on the My Skills website. On this website you will also find the VET Student Loans Calculator which can help you understand what your debt will be when you start your course. Please also check the RGIT eligibility policy listed in 5.(1) in the following document: VSL Entry and Enrolment Procedure
Please download the following forms for information on policies and procedures:
To learn about the VSL Approved Courses, Fees, and Payment Dates download the following document: