Resources you can use when you’re starting higher education
Find out about services and resources you can use when taking the leap to further 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.
ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate
Help with the cost of public school fees for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students living at home.
Centrelink online account help - Update your banking details
Instructions on how to update your banking details, including cash, cheques, loans, savings, deeming accounts and term deposit accounts.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
Who can get Fares Allowance
You must be a tertiary student living away from home to study to get Fares Allowance.
ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.
Parental income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
The parental income test is part of the parental means test. We use it to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
How much Relocation Scholarship you can get
Your payment rate of Relocation Scholarship depends on your circumstances.
What approved reasons are for travel overseas if you get Youth Allowance for students
To get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.