Tips to help you claim a student payment

Published: 9 December 2025

Do these 4 things to stop your claim from being rejected.

Here are 4 key things you can do to stop your Youth Allowance or Austudy claim from being rejected:

  • check your study load is enough to qualify
  • confirm your parents’ income if you’re under 22
  • claim the right payment
  • upload all supporting documents on time.

We’ll reject your claim if your documents are late or there’s another payment more suitable for you.

Find out more about payments you can get.

Page last updated: 9 December 2025.
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