Uni fee discounts to be abolished

The federal government has introduced draft laws to scrap discounts university students receive if they pay off course fees.

University students will no longer get a 10 per cent discount if they pre-pay their course fees under a new government proposal.

A measure abolishing the 10 per cent discount to students who make a full upfront payment on their loans is contained in a bill introduced to federal parliament on Thursday.

Students will also no longer receive a five per cent discount if they make a $500 one-off voluntary payment.