Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
Changes to parental income for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
Changes to your parents’ or guardians' income, and changes to your siblings’ situations can mean your payment rate changes.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
FIS Work Bonus video
This video provides information on how the Work Bonus can help eligible pensioners who are working to keep more of their pension.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
Independent for Youth Allowance if your parents can’t take care of you
If your parents can’t take care of you, you may be independent.
What the parental means test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We assess your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Youth Allowance as a dependent student or Australian Apprentice.
What the Parental income test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use the parental income test to assess your parents’ or guardians’ income for Youth Allowance. It’s part of the parental means test.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
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.