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.
Starting an apprenticeship or traineeship
If you’re thinking about starting an apprenticeship or traineeship, there’s support available to guide you.
Doing an apprenticeship or traineeship
If you’re an Australian Apprentice, we have payments and support available to help you.
Ending your apprenticeship or traineeship
If you’re ending your apprenticeship or traineeship, we have support to help you decide what to do next.
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
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.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.