Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
- Education Entry Payment
- Who can get it
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).
- Assets test
- Asset types
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
If you get a payment from us, you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
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.
- Prove your identity
- Proving your identity online
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.