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Emmagg(Newbie)Newbie
23 Aug 2024

Hello,


I am have completed four years of teaching out in a remote area and successfully applied for a HELP Loan Reduction to pay off the remainder of my HELP Loan. My HELP Loan account now has over $20000 credit. I thought I would receive this after I completed my tax however I just received my tax return and it was for less than this amount. I also checked my HELP Loan account and it still has over $20000 credit. Wondering if this amount is get balanced later or I need to action something so I can get the credits from the HELP Loan repaid. Thanks!

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Matt_ATO(Community Support)Community Support
27 Aug 2024

Howdy @Emmagg,


No, there isn't another way to contact us.


As we're experiencing high call volumes it's best to try first thing of a morning. We're available from 8am to 6pm your local time.

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TamaraATO(Community Support)Community Support
26 Aug 2024

Hi @Emmagg,


That depends.


Was your refund more than what you'd normally get? 💸


Sure, you said it wasn't the $20,000 that the HELP account has showing. But is it reasonable to assume it "could've" included any HELP overpayments? 🤔


It can take some time for things like HELP balances to update in our online system.


If you're entitled to a refund of this amount, then it's something you'll have to request from us directly.


As we don't have access to your account or info, we wouldn't be able to say what your situation looks like from this platform.

TamaraATO(Community Support)Community Support
26 Aug 2024

Hi @Emmagg,


That depends.


Was your refund more than what you'd normally get? 💸


Sure, you said it wasn't the $20,000 that the HELP account has showing. But is it reasonable to assume it "could've" included any HELP overpayments? 🤔


It can take some time for things like HELP balances to update in our online system.


If you're entitled to a refund of this amount, then it's something you'll have to request from us directly.


As we don't have access to your account or info, we wouldn't be able to say what your situation looks like from this platform.

Emmagg(Newbie)Newbie
27 Aug 2024

No worries. Thank you for the response!


Is there any other way to contact besides calling? I've tried a few times over the past two days at different times of day however have been told due to peak demand they are unable to take my call

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