Student loans and grants

Find out about the University's financial assistance options for currently enrolled students.

Student loans

Interest free student loans are available for eligible students to assist with course related (excludes tuition fees) and/or living expenses.

Short-term loan

This type of loan is useful for immediate cash flow problems. The maximum amount available to borrow is $1,000 without a guarantor.

Find out more about short-term loans

Long-term loan

This type of loan is useful for assisting with a number of unexpected study-related expenses (excludes tuition fees). The maximum amount available to borrow is $5,000, with a guarantor required to secure the loan.

Find out more about long-term loans

If you have a current student loan and want to talk to someone about your repayments, please contact Finance Services at finance-studentloans@unimelb.edu.au.

Other financial assistance options

The University offers support to students who experience financial hardship. Email the Financial Aid team at student-loans@unimelb.edu.au and we can let you know what’s available and how we can help.