Check what payments you could get if you’re studying, training or doing an apprenticeship

Published: 9 December 2025

If you’re changing from looking for work to study, you may be eligible for other payments from us.

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 for students and apprentices, 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 get extra payments, like the Pensioner Education Supplement or the Education Entry Payment.

Start your claim now for Semester 1 2026.

Find out what support you can get when you’re training or studying.

Page last updated: 9 December 2025.
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