Most useful information for retraining

1. Rent Assistance
2. What you need to do

Rent verification for Rent Assistance

If you get Rent Assistance, we may ask you to verify your rent to make sure you’re getting the right amount.

1. Top payments
2. Pensioner Education Supplement

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.

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.

Newly arrived resident's waiting period

If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.

1. Austudy
2. How to claim

Supporting documents for Austudy

When claiming Austudy there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.

Cancelling your payment online

You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.

1. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
2. Who can get it

Meet some of our students - student profiles

We have 7 common student profiles. See if any of these match your situation.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re in a de facto relationship

You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you’ve been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months or 6 months in special circumstances.

1. Housing
2. Moving house

Transitioning out of state care

Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.