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Use our Payment and Service Finder to work out how much you might get.
We update the rates each year on 1 January for people younger than 22.
Living at home
| If you’re | Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|---|
| Younger than 16, in tertiary education | $38.20 |
| 16 to 17 | $332.90 |
| 18 to 21 | $389.40 |
In state care, with Foster Care Allowance paid
| If you’re | Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|---|
| Younger than 18 | $332.90 |
| 18 to 21 | $389.40 |
In state care, without Foster Care Allowance paid
| If you’re | Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|---|
| Younger than 22 | $562.80 |
Living away from home
| If you’re | Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|---|
| Younger than 22 | $562.80 |
Masters or doctorate student
| If you’re | Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|---|
| Any age | $1,145.40 |