Published: 7 October 2026
If you’re doing further study next year like university, TAFE, or an apprenticeship, there are payments to help.
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 students and apprentices.
If you have to move away from home, there are also payments you can get to help with study and living costs.
It’s time to start planning your future. Read more about the payments you can get.
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