Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
What the parental means test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We assess your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Youth Allowance as a dependent student or Australian Apprentice.
Financial Information Service
A free service that can inform and educate you about financial matters.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.