How to claim Tertiary Access Payment
Complete the following steps to claim the Tertiary Access Payment from us.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Student Start-up Loan periods and payments
There are 2 loan periods each calendar year.
Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 or stops studying
When your child turns 16 or stops studying after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
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.
Healthy Start for School health check
If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don’t, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Immunisation medical exemptions
You may be able to get an exemption from having a vaccine if there is a valid medical reason.
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.