How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
What the parental means test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We assess your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Youth Allowance as a dependent student or Australian Apprentice.
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.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
How to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Approved study or training for Education Entry Payment
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.