How do I find my Chessn?
A CHESSN is a unique identifying number. It is important that you only have one CHESSN. You can find your CHESSN on your Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN), given to you by your university or higher education provider or VET Student Loans provider. If you can't find your CAN or CHESSN, ask your provider.
Is Chessn the same as USI?
The USI will replace the existing Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number, also known as a CHESSN, reducing the number of student identifiers in tertiary education from two to one.
What is a Chessn?
A CHESSN is a unique, personal identification number that was allocated to you as part of your first application/enrolment process.
How do I find my commonwealth higher education student support number Chessn?
Your Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN) is on the top right-hand corner of your Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN).
How do I find out how much fee-help I have left?
How do I find out my HECS-HELP Balance/Debt?
- Contact the ATO on 1300 650 225. You will have to advise the ATO of your tax file number (TFN) before they will disclose any personal information to you; or.
- View your HELP debt online via the myGov website.
How do you pay fee-help?
You pay back your HELP debt through the tax system once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold. The compulsory repayment threshold is different each year. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2021-22 income year is $47,014. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2020-21 income year was $46,620.
What is the maximum fee-help?
Any amount you borrow under either FEE-HELP or VET FEE-HELP/VET Student Loans will be added together until you reach the FEE-HELP limit. In 2019, the FEE-HELP limit is $104,440 for most students.
How do I close my help debt?
You can only apply to have your HELP debt cancelled if you meet 'special circumstances'. Your HELP debt will not be cancelled for any units you successfully completed. Your HELP debt will not be cancelled if you withdrew from study after the census date because you changed your mind.