Student and apprentice payments can help after year 12

Published: 31 August 2026

If you’re finishing year 12 and doing further study next year like university or TAFE, there are payments to help. There are also payments for apprentices.

If you want to study or train after school, there are payments you might be eligible for.

Youth Allowance is a fortnightly payment for students and apprentices 24 years or younger.

ABSTUDY Living Allowance is a fortnightly payment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

There are also a variety of other payments that can also help students who need to move away from home, with both study and living costs.

Start planning your future and read more about the payments you can get in 2027.

Page last updated: 31 August 2026.
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