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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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