Most useful information for Higher education

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  2. Austudy

How much Austudy you can get

The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.

  1. Youth Allowance
  2. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

Who can get Youth Allowance for students and apprentices

Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.

  1. Youth Allowance
  2. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get

We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you get. These are the maximum rates.

  1. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
  2. Who can get it

Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice

When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.

  1. Top payments
  2. Pensioner Education Supplement

Who can get a Pensioner Education Supplement

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

  1. Dependent or independent
  2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home

If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.

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Claim for Pensioner Education Supplement form (SY004)

Use this form to claim the Pensioner Education Supplement - a supplement payment for people who are currently studying, or intend to study in the near future.

  1. Higher education
  2. Most useful information

Claim for ABSTUDY Allowances and Part time Award form (SY021)

Use this form to claim ABSTUDY as a part time student, a full time student or Australian Apprentice claiming ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance.

  1. Top payments
  2. Pensioner Education Supplement

How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get

Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.

  1. Higher education
  2. Starting

Payments you can get for higher education

Find out about payments you can get when taking the leap to further training or study at university or TAFE.

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Page last updated: 10 December 2021.