Austudy is for full-time students and apprentices aged 25 or over. It is the equivalent of Youth Allowance for older students.
Aged 25 or over, studying full time at an approved institution or doing a full-time apprenticeship, Australian resident, and meets income and assets tests. Source: Services Australia.
From 20 September 2026: up to $793.70/fn (single, away from home) — same rate as Youth Allowance for students.
The Youth Allowance guide covers similar rules for students under 25.
The official source for this guide is Services Australia. All information on this page is checked against that source and dated October 2026.
This guide was last checked in October 2026. Centrelink rates and rules change — always verify against the official source before making decisions.
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