Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
What FIS information you can watch online
We have information about financial matters online that may help your situation.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.
Income and assets tests for Youth Allowance for student and Australian Apprentices
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices and how much you might get.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.