Getting support while you retrain
Find out about our payments and loans that may help you when you’re retraining or studying.
Fares Allowance
Helps with travel costs between your permanent home and your place of tertiary study in Australia.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
Paid Parental Leave counted as income
We treat Paid Parental Leave (PPL) as taxable income. This means Parental Leave Pay counts in your income test for payments from us.
Veteran Payment affects your income support payment
Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.
Family home location for Tertiary Access Payment
To get the Tertiary Access Payment, your family home needs to be located in certain areas.
When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.
Who can get a Student Start-up Loan
If you're a student getting Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance, you might be able to get a Student Start-up Loan.
Youth Allowance for students and apprentices if you travel outside Australia
There are rules about when you can get Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices when you travel outside Australia.
How to claim Pensioner Education Supplement
Complete the steps on this page to claim Pensioner Education Supplement. Before you start, check if you can get it.