Starting study for higher education
Learn about payments, services and support you may get when you start studying at a higher level.
Verification of medical conditions form (SU684)
Use this form to verify medical conditions affecting your capacity to work if you need an Employment Services Assessment.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
Who can get a Pensioner Education Supplement
You can get the supplement if you meet study rules and get certain payments from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
How to prepare to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
There are several things to check before you claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices.
Independent for Youth Allowance through part time work or earnings for rural and remote students
You may be independent through work for Youth Allowance if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
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.