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 study for higher education
Learn about payments, services and support you may get when you start studying at a higher level.
Doing higher education study
Learn what payments, services and support you may get when you’re studying at university or TAFE.
Resources you can use when you’re starting higher education
Find out about services and resources you can use when taking the leap to further study.
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
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.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Change of circumstances that could affect your Austudy
You must tell us if things change as it might affect your Austudy payment.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for non-student travellers
Sometimes, someone other than you can get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance.