Starting study for higher education
Learn about payments, services and support you may get when you start studying at a higher level.
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.
Payments and support for Indigenous Australians
We have a range of payments and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Compensation and damages form (MOD C)
Use this form to let us know about compensation you’ve already received, you’re getting now, or you’re about to get.
What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,349 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
How to prepare to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
There are several things to check before you claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices.
Claim for Pensioner Education Supplement form (SY004)
Use this form to claim the Pensioner Education Supplement - a supplement payment for people who are currently studying, or intend to study in the near future.
What proof you need to give us to show you meet higher rate of ABSTUDY criteria
To get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance, you may need to prove you need to live away from home. To do this, you’ll need to give us documentation.
What we pay Fares Allowance for
If you’re eligible, you can get Fares Allowance for the following situations.
Income and assets tests for ABSTUDY
We check income and assets to see if you can get some ABSTUDY payments and how much you might get.