What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,321 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
Centrelink online account help - Update your study details
Instructions on how to update your study details for Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Tertiary Access Payment and Pensioner Education Supplement using your Centrelink online account.
Allowable time for Austudy
Allowable time is how long you can get Austudy while you’re studying.
What approved reasons are for travel overseas if you get Youth Allowance for students
To get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.
When to claim Fares Allowance
You can get Fares Allowance after your journey or we can pre-book your travel for you.
What the Parental income test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use the parental income test to assess your parents’ or guardians’ income for Youth Allowance. It’s part of the parental means test.
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.
How to claim Education Entry Payment
What you may need to do to claim Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
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 can get. These are the maximum rates.
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.