9th June 2005, 11:06 AM
Australia is the same, though about half to a third of costs here (UK). Mind you they have the decency to give you a near dole like equiv to live on. You can also supliment it by working. Also don't have to pay it back unless earning a certain amount within OZ. Which suits me fine as not there. I think they write it off after 10 or so years (six to go!)