Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
Who can get a Pensioner Education Supplement
You can get the supplement if you meet study rules and get certain payments from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Travel outside Australia rules for Austudy
There are rules about when you can get Austudy when you travel outside Australia.
Residence rules for Austudy
To be eligible for Austudy you must meet the residence rules.
Confirmation of Identity - Verification for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people form (RA010)
Use this form to provide confirmation of your identity if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who has no other identity documents available.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
Payments you can get for higher education
Find out about payments and loans you can get when taking the leap to further training or study at university or TAFE.
When you’ll get your first Austudy payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first Austudy payment.
Who can get Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.