Pensioner Education Supplement - Services Australia

To get this you must be:

getting a payment from us that has this benefit as an add on
studying an approved course
a full time student or a part time student in special circumstances.

Read the full conditions under eligibility and payment rates.

The 2017–18 Budget includes a measure Aligning the Pensioner Education Supplement and Education Entry Payment which may impact or change this information. The measure is subject to the passage of legislation.

Who can get it

You can get the supplement if you meet study rules and get certain payments from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

How much you can get

There are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get depending on your circumstances.

How to claim

Complete the following steps to claim Pensioner Education Supplement. Before you start, check if you can get it.

How to manage your payment

Your options and obligations for the Pensioner Education Supplement.

What other services are available

Tools, information and other services we offer.

What information relates

We have other payments, services and subjects to help you with Pensioner Education Supplement.

Page last updated: 13 January 2020