- ABSTUDY
- High school, university or other higher education students
ABSTUDY for part time higher education
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved course part time.
- Top payments
- Austudy
How to claim Austudy
Complete the following steps to claim Austudy. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for Youth Allowance (students) when in certain education or employment
If you're 18 or older and in certain education or employment circumstances, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
- Financial Information Service
- What FIS information you can watch online
FIS income and assets information online
We have information online to help you understand the income and assets tests.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
- Prove your identity
- Proving your identity online
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
- Who can get it
- Costs it covers
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for car travel
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance can cover the cost of car travel.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
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.
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.