Top payments for higher education

1. How much you can get
2. Income and assets tests

What the personal assets test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices

We use assets tests to help work out if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you’ll get.

1. Permanent independence
2. If you’re independent through work

Independent for Youth Allowance through part time work or earnings for rural and remote students

You may be independent through work for Youth Allowance if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.

1. Top payments
2. Education Entry Payment

Who can get Education Entry Payment

Learn who can get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).

1. School
2. Top payments

ABSTUDY

Financial help for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home

If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

1. Youth Allowance
2. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

When you'll get your first Youth Allowance for students and apprentices payment

Your study circumstances can affect when you’ll get your first payment.

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility

If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY Living Allowance

How much ABSTUDY Living Allowance you can get

The amount of ABSTUDY Living Allowance you can get depends on certain circumstances.

New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.