centrelink payments and HECS debt

[jen023]

HI, I have a HECS debt and was wondering if this will affect by centrelink payments at tax time.
I work part time, and we decided instead of getting a small payment evey fortnight, we would get a larger payment at tax time, but am concerned that it will all go to my HECS debt.
I am under the threshold this year of having to pay back any of my HECS debt.
Any help would be great! Thanks
Jen

[mum23girls]

It shouldn't, especially if you are under the threshold... however can't be sure.

[MrsTwith3]

No you dont have to worry. Its only if you have earnt above $39500 for the financial year that you will have to repay part of your HECS debt. Your payment from centrelink will NOT be used to repay your HECS.

[sunnyflower]

Hi ,i have a hecs debt,get centrelink and work part-time.

I have never had to pay any of my hecs debt off.

[jen023]

Thanks everyone that's a relief!