Parental income limits for Tertiary Access Payment
We check your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Tertiary Access Payment.
Meet some of our students - student profiles
We have 7 common student profiles. See if any of these match your situation.
FIS superannuation at Age Pension age video
Watch this video to learn about superannuation at Age Pension age.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
When to use the Centrelink compensation estimator
You can use the compensation estimator to help you understand how a preclusion period and charge amount may affect you.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Fares Allowance reimbursement for travel
You need to submit a Fares Allowance reimbursement claim by no later than 31 March in the calendar year following the year of study.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
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.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.