Very few of us really looked forward to going bush but those that made it in the industry realised that we HAD to do it. Best of luck.
I reckon its been probably the best time of my life i'll ever have have 'out bush.'
Don't dread having to do it, embrace it. Get excited. Its fantastic. I sometimes feel a bit sorry for my cadet friends. Straight from flying school to a big boring jet.
People are saying not to do the degree, but you have said the reason you want to is because you can offset your flight training with Fee Help.
There are a few flight schools now who are accredited tafe providers, with whom you can still use Fee Help and not have to worry about any pesky degree.