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.
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.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
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.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you can get. These are the maximum rates.
Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,321 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.