Most viewed payments for Higher education

1. Top payments
2. Pensioner Education Supplement

Who can get a Pensioner Education Supplement

You can get the supplement if you meet study rules and get certain payments from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

1. Youth Allowance
2. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

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.

1. Who can get it
2. Dependent or independent

Permanent independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices

If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.

1. Top payments
2. Austudy

How to claim Austudy

Complete the following steps to claim Austudy. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility

If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home

If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.

1. Accessing our services
2. Contact us

Explanations and formal reviews

Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

1. Top payments
2. Pensioner Education Supplement

How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get

Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work

You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.