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If your child’s study details change, you need to let us know. For example, tell us study details when your child either:
- turns 16
- stops or changes study after they turn 16.
Find out more about FTB when your child is 16 to 19 or stops studying.
The screenshots in this guide are from a computer. The page layout will look different if you’re using a mobile device.
Step 1: get started
Sign in to myGov and select Centrelink.
Select MENU from your homepage.
Select My Family, followed by Family assistance, and Manage child education details.
Step 2: view, add or update your child’s education details
Select Begin.
Select the child you wish to view or update.
The next screen will show a summary of your child’s study details. If there’s nothing recorded, you’ll be asked to start an update.
Select Edit to update your child’s existing study details.
Select Begin.
Select your child’s study load, then select Next.
The next screen will show the level of study we have recorded. Select Next.
Select the type of schooling your child is enrolled in from dropdown menu, then select Next.
You’ll need to confirm if your child started the course after they turned 16. Select Yes or No, then Next.
Select the calendar icon and choose the date your child started the course of study, then select Next. You can also enter the date manually as dd/mm/yyyy.
You’ll need to confirm if your child is studying outside Australia. Select Yes or No, then select Next.
Once you’ve answered all questions, select Continue.
The next screen will show a summary of your child’s updated study details.
Select either:
- Edit if you need to change any details
- Next if the details are correct.
Select Continue to proceed.
Step 3: review and submit
Select Begin.
The next screen will show a summary of your child’s updated education details. Make sure the details are correct, then select Next.
Read the Declaration. If you understand and agree with the declaration, select I have read and agree with the above conditions, then Submit.
Get your receipt
We’ll give you a Receipt ID to confirm your update. Make a note of this number for your records, then select one of the following:
- Information you provided to view a summary of the details you’ve given us
- Return home to go back to your homepage
- Save receipt to keep a copy of your receipt.
Step 4: sign out
From your homepage, you can complete other transactions or select Return to myGov to go back to your myGov account.
For your privacy and security, sign out when you’ve finished using your myGov account.
View other online account and Express Plus mobile app guides for more step-by-step information and some video demonstrations.