News for higher education

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5
Feb 2026

Track your claim for a student payment

You can check the progress of Youth Allowance, Austudy and some ABSTUDY claims online.

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3
Feb 2026

Payments to help with the cost of moving for study or training

You could get extra payments from Centrelink if you need to move away from home to study, train or do an Australian Apprenticeship.

30
Jan 2026

Applications are open for the Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme

If you have debts affected by income apportionment, you can apply for a one-off payment for each eligible debt.

27
Jan 2026

Get help with Centrelink, when you start studying

Starting your studies is a big step. If you need help with Centrelink, you can ask someone to act for you while you adjust.

26
Jan 2026

Student Start-up Loan (SSL) applications are now open

Students, you can apply for a SSL now, and you can take out this loan up to twice a year if you’re getting an eligible student payment.

20
Jan 2026

Keep more of your student or apprentice payment with Income Bank

If you’re working and studying this semester, Income Bank can help you keep more of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payment.

12
Jan 2026

Claim up to $5,000 from the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) now

If you are getting ready for a new chapter in your education but are worried about moving costs from a regional or remote area, the TAP can help you.

7
Jan 2026

Understanding the liquid asset waiting period

We have a new video to help you understand the liquid asset waiting period.

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