The payment you can get depends on your circumstances.

If you’re studying an approved course, you could get one of the following:

• Youth Allowance, if you’re 24 or younger
• Austudy if you’re 25 or older
• ABSTUDY if you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

You may also be able to get extra payments, like the Pensioner Education Supplement or the Education Entry Payment.

You can claim now for Semester 1 2025.

Find out more about getting support when you’re retraining or studying.