Partner Income Test for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
If you’re independent and you have a partner, we assess their gross income too. This is the income they get before any deductions, like tax.
Family home location for a Relocation Scholarship
Where your family home is determines if you can get a Relocation Scholarship and your payment rate in your second and third years of study.
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.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re in a de facto relationship
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you’ve been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months or 6 months in special circumstances.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Earnings Worksheet form (SU505)
Use this form to work out your gross earnings for your entitlement period and report them to us.
Transition to Independent Living Allowance
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) helps if you’ve left or are leaving care. This may be formal care or out-of-home care (OOHC).
Vocational Education and Training - VET Student Loans
Eligible students can get a VET Student Loan (VSL) to access higher level VET qualifications.
How to manage your Austudy payment
Your options and obligations for Austudy.
ABSTUDY for part time higher education
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved course part time.