18/05/2026
If you have a HELP/HECS balance, indexation of 2.8% will be applied on 1 June 2026.
For example, a 2.8% indexation equals about $773 on a $27,600 balance.
Indexation is applied by the Australian Taxation Office on 1 June to the portion of your loan that has remained unpaid for more than 11 months.
At the same time, your compulsory HELP repayments are reconciled through your tax return (at least 30 days later), which can make the timing feel frustrating if you’re close to clearing the debt.
However, if you want your voluntary payment to count before indexation, Study Assist notes that you will need to make a voluntary repayment by 26 May 2026 (to allow time for processing.)
You can check your balance and payment options via the Australian Taxation Office online services through myGov.
If you’d like help understanding how this affects your overall plan (cash flow, goals, home lending strategy, etc.), contact the advisers at BKM Wealth for personal financial advice.