Doing higher education study
Learn what payments, services and support you may get when you’re studying at university or TAFE.
Reviewable independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
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.
Compensation and damages form (MOD C)
Use this form to let us know about compensation you’ve already received, you’re getting now, or you’re about to get.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
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.
Who can get Tertiary Access Payment
To get the Tertiary Access Payment, you need to meet some rules.
How to claim Austudy
Complete the following steps to claim Austudy. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Education Entry Payment
A once a year payment made when you start study if you get certain income support from us.