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 contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Paying back the Student Start-up Loan
You pay back the Student Start-up Loan through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when your income is more than the minimum repayment threshold.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.
Centrelink online account help - Manage where your payments are sent
Instructions on how to change where we pay you using your Centrelink online account.
FIS aged care information online
We have information online to help you understand aged care requirements.
Approved courses and institutions for ABSTUDY
You must study an approved course with an approved institution to get ABSTUDY.
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.