Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice
When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
Rent Assistance
A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain payments from us.
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.
Student Start-up Loan
A voluntary loan you can get up to twice a year if you’re an eligible higher education student.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
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.