HECS Reimbursement Scheme
The HECS Reimbursement Scheme reimburses a proportion of a medical student’s HECS debt for every year they train or work in rural and remote communities.
Under the scheme, doctors can reduce the period for reimbursement of the cost of their medical studies from 5 years to 2 years, depending on the Australian Standard Geographical Classification – Remoteness Area (ASGC-RA) location of their training or practice.
Reimbursements are scaled as follows:
| ASGC-RA | No. of years to receive full reimbursement |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5 years |
| 3 | 4 years |
| 4 | 3 years |
| 5 | 2 years |
The scaling of HECS reimbursement payments was introduced as an initiative of the Rural Health Workforce Strategy. The scheme offers the greatest rewards to doctors who are willing to train or work in the most remote areas.
How to apply
Get an application formor call Medicare Australia on 1800 010 550.
More information
HECS Reimbursement Scheme - FAQsHECS Reimbursement Scheme - Guidelines