Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
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.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
FIS deeming video
Watch this video to learn more about deeming.
ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.