Subsidy tiers for 2008-09
Subsidy tier level | Minimum Permanent service | Minimum Reserve service | Subsidised loan limit | Maximum monthly subsidy |
| 1 | 4 years | 8 years | $187,159 | Up to $255 |
| 2 | 8 years | 12 years | $280,738 | Up to $383 |
| 3 | 12 years | 16 years | $374,318 | Up to $510 |
- The Subsidised Loan Limits apply only to subsidy payments which commenced prior to 1 July 2009.
- Subsidy payments which commence after 1 July 2009 are calculated on the 2009-10 Subsidised Loan Limits.
- Monthly subsidy amounts are based on the current median interest rate, valid as at January 2012.