ABSTUDY for high school study
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in secondary school.
How to manage Centrepay
You can choose to manage Centrepay yourself or ask someone to help you.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Personal income test for Youth Allowance for job seekers
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for a payment and work out how much you’ll get.
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Misinformation about bonus Centrelink payments
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts sharing fake news about Centrelink payments, including ones that are no longer available.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
How to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.