Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.
Residence rules for Austudy
To be eligible for Austudy you must meet the residence rules.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
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.
Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
Who can get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
You can get ABSTUDY Living Allowance if you’re an eligible student or Australian Apprentice.
How to claim Education Entry Payment
What you may need to do to claim Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
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.
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.