Centrelink’s $663 Austudy Payment Just Dropped – How to Get It? Check Eligibility Criteria!

In April 2025, Centre Link updated the Study Payments to include payments that eligible students and apprentices can receive every 15 days per fortnight. This scheme is for those people of age 25 years or more who are doing full time studies or apprenticeship. The purpose of this financial assistance is that older students can easily manage their expenses along with their studies.

In this, whether you have returned after a break in studies or are continuing your studies. Study payment can become an important support for you. Let’s know its rules, application process and what things to keep in mind.

What is Austudy?

Austudy is a financial aid provided by the Australian Government through Centrelink. It is for students and apprentices aged 25 years or older who are doing full-time study or apprenticeship. The aim is to reduce financial burden while you study and allow you to focus on your career.

Who is eligible for Austudy?

There are certain requirements to get Austudy:

• Age: Must be at least 25 years old.
• Course or apprenticeship: Enrolled on a recognised full-time course or doing a full-time apprenticeship.
• Citizenship: Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Income and assets: Your income and assets must be within Centrelink’s rules.
• Other payments: If you are already receiving Youth Allowance or DVA payments, you will not receive Austudy.

If you started Youth Allowance before you were 25, you can continue to receive it until you finish your course.

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How much will you get paid?

As of April 2025, the payments are as follows:

• Single person, without children: $663.30 per fortnight
• Single person but with children: $816.90 per fortnight
• Couples: $608.70 each per fortnight

You may also be eligible for additional benefits such as:

• Rent Assistance
• Student Start-up Loan
• Remote Area Allowance

How to apply for Austudy?

Follow these steps to apply:

• Create or login to a myGov account
• Link Centrelink – with your CRN (Customer Reference Number).
• Start an Austudy claim – select “Make a Claim” in the Centrelink section.
• Submit the required documents – proof of your education/apprenticeship, identity card, income and asset details.

When will you get paid?

Your first payment is usually received within 2 weeks after your application is approved. However, it may be delayed if:

• The Liquid Assets Waiting Period applies (when you already have significant savings).
• The Income Maintenance Period applies (if you receive a lump sum from a previous job).

You can check the status of your claim in your Centrelink online account.

How to manage Austudy payments?

• Report your income every fortnight – essential to ensure you get the correct payment.
• Keep personal information up to date – such as changes to address, course or income.
• Use myGov and the Centrelink App – the easiest and quickest way.

If you don’t provide the correct information, you could end up overpaying or getting a fine, so be careful.

Additional assistance you can avail of:

• Rent Assistance: if you rent.
• Advance Payment: receive a lump sum from a future Austudy in advance.
• Student Start-up Loan: optional student loan of up to $1,153 (twice a year).
• Health Care Card: makes medicines and doctor visits cheaper.

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