Permanent independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
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.
Fares Allowance reimbursement for travel
You need to submit a Fares Allowance reimbursement claim by no later than 31 March in the calendar year following the year of study.
What the personal assets test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use assets tests to help work out if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you’ll get.
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.
How to claim Tertiary Access Payment
Complete the following steps to claim the Tertiary Access Payment from us.
What criteria you need to meet to get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance
To get a higher rate of your ABSTUDY payment there are certain criteria you need to meet.
What you need to do after you claim Tertiary Access Payment
You may need to confirm your study details, update your address details and tell us when your circumstances change.