Payment rates
The Austudy payment rates for 1 January 2010 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 | $377 |
| single, with children | $493.90 |
| partnered, no children | $377 |
| partnered, with children | $413.90 |
If you qualify for Austudy, you may also be able to get Rent Assistance or other 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 | $457.90 |
| partnered, no children | $413.90 |
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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