Allowable time for Austudy
Allowable time is how long you can get Austudy while you’re studying.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
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.
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.
Trust reviews
How we check that you correctly report the income you receive from a trust.
Student Start-up Loan approved courses
You must be studying a Student Start-up Loan approved course to be eligible for the loan.
Changing your circumstances when you get a Student Start up Loan
It’s important to tell us if your circumstances change when you get a Student Start-up Loan.
Relocation Scholarship for independent students
To get a Relocation Scholarship as an independent student you must have a special reason.
Family home location for a Relocation Scholarship
Where your family home is determines if you can get a Relocation Scholarship and your payment rate in your second and third years of study.
Study rules for a Relocation Scholarship
You must be studying in a full time approved scholarship course.