How to get Rent Assistance
You don’t need to submit a claim for Rent Assistance.
Starting study for higher education
Learn about payments, services and support you may get when you start studying at a higher level.
How to claim Austudy
Complete the following steps to claim Austudy. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How to prepare to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
There are several things to check before you claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance
A fortnightly payment to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with living costs while studying or training.
Reviewable independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
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.
Education Entry Payment
A once a year payment made when you start study if you get certain income support from us.
What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,321 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.