Maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
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 |
$372.90 |
| 18 to 21 |
$429.40 |
In state care, with Foster Care Allowance paid
| If you’re |
Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|
| Younger than 18 |
$372.90 |
| 18 to 21 |
$429.40 |
In state care, without Foster Care Allowance paid
| If you’re |
Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|
| Younger than 22 |
$602.80 |
Living away from home
| If you’re |
Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|
| Younger than 22 |
$602.80 |
Masters or doctorate student
| If you’re |
Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|
| Any age |
$1,145.40 |