Supporting documents for Austudy
When claiming Austudy there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
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.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.