How much you can get with ABSTUDY Pensioner Education supplement
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.
How to claim ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement
Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Change of circumstances when you get ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement (PES).
Ending your apprenticeship or traineeship
If you’re ending your apprenticeship or traineeship, we have support to help you decide what to do next.
How to build savings
We have tools and information to help you reach your savings goal. Big or small, any savings goals are good to have.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.