Approved courses and institutions for ABSTUDY
You must study an approved course with an approved institution to get ABSTUDY.
Community or disability housing rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay rent to live in a community or disability housing group.
Young people living with or without their parents rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re a young person paying rent to your parents and living with or without them.
Claim for Fares Allowance - tertiary students only - Austudy, Youth Allowance or Pensioner Education Supplement form (SY005)
Use this form to claim Fares Allowance if you are a tertiary student receiving Austudy, Youth Allowance or Pensioner Education Supplement.
Parents(s)/Guardian(s) additional details for Youth Allowance, Special Benefit or ABSTUDY customers form (A2115)
Use this form to provide parental income if you’re the parent or guardian of someone claiming Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY.
Centrelink online account help - Manage where your payments are sent
Instructions on how to change where we pay you using your Centrelink online account.
Paying back the Student Start-up Loan
You pay back the Student Start-up Loan through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when your income is more than the minimum repayment threshold.
Independent for Youth Allowance through full time work
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
When to claim Fares Allowance
You can get Fares Allowance after your journey or we can pre-book your travel for you.
How to manage your Student Start-up Loan
Your options and obligations for a Student Start-up Loan.