How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.
How much Tertiary Access Payment you can get
The Tertiary Access Payment is a payment of $3,000 or $5,000. How much you can get depends on where your family home is located.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.