Who is eligible for Austudy allowance?
Financial help if you’re 25 or older and studying or an Australian Apprentice. To get this you must be: 25 or older. a full time student in an approved course or Australian Apprenticeship.
Can I get study allowance from Centrelink?
Most student payments are administered by Services Australia (i.e. Centrelink). Austudy – a payment for full-time students and Australian apprentices aged 25 years and older. ABSTUDY – a living allowance payment plus a range of extra benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices.
How much is student allowance from Centrelink?
Payment rates
| Your circumstances | Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|---|
| Single, no children, younger than 18, living away from your parent’s home to study, train or look for work | $530.40 |
| Single, no children, 18 or older and live at your parent’s home | $367.00 |
What is considered a full time student for Centrelink?
Full time study is defined as at least three quarters of the standard full-time load for tertiary students. A student is considered full-time for the period that they have a Student Contributions loading of: 0.75 for a full year (for full year subjects) or. 0.375 for a semester.
What is Austudy allowance?
Basic rates
| Your situation | Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|---|
| Single, no children | $530.40 |
| Single, with children | $679.00 |
| A couple, no children | $530.40 |
| A couple, with children | $577.40 |
What is the difference between Austudy and Youth Allowance?
Youth Allowance for students and apprentices is financial help if you’re a student or apprentice aged 24 or younger. Austudy is financial help if you’re 25 or older and studying or completing an Australian Apprenticeship. ABSTUDY is a group of payments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices.
What is the income threshold for Austudy?
Job seekers getting Youth Allowance
| Your situation | Maximum income before your payment reduces to $0 |
|---|---|
| Single, no children, 18 or older and live at your parent’s home | $786.00 |
| Single or in a couple, no children and need to live away from your parent’s home | $1,062.34 |
| Member of a couple with children. | $1,141.84 |
Can I get Austudy if I own a house?
There are limits to how much your assets can be worth before they affect the amount you can be paid. Your assets include any property or possessions you own in full, in part, or have an interest in, including: assets held outside Australia. debts owed to you.
How do I tell Centrelink im studying?
Sign in to myGov and select Centrelink. Select MENU from your homepage. Select My details, then Personal and contact details and Manage study details. Your study details will show on the Study details page.