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Payment rates for Austudy

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How much can I get?

The Austudy payment rates for 2008 listed below are a guide only.

Income and assets tests will be used to work out how much you can get.


If you are The maximum fortnightly payment is
single $355.40
single, with children $465.60
partnered, with children $390.20
partnered, no children $355.40


If you qualify for Austudy, you may also be able to get Rent Assistance, or additional payments and benefits.


Special payment rates

The special rates below apply if you are long-term unemployed and starting full-time study in a course of 12 months duration or more.

You are considered long-term unemployed if you are do not have a dependent child, and have received an income support payment (other than a student payment) for at least 26 out of the last 39 weeks.


If you are The maximum fortnightly payment is
single $431.70
partnered, no children $390.20


Payment adjustments and reviews

  • From time to time, your Austudy payment is reviewed. If you are getting Austudy, the amount you receive may be adjusted because your circumstances or a family member's circumstances change. This may include a change in your income, moving house or separating from your partner.
  • We will request information about your future study intentions 4 weeks before your course is due to finish. You can provide this information online.
  • Austudy is usually adjusted once a year in line with the Consumer Price Index
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