Does Centrelink accept online study?

Eligibility for student payments is the same whether you study through distance education or on campus. You must have a full time study load to get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.

What does Centrelink count as full time study?

You’re studying full time if you’re doing 75% or more of your course’s full time study load. We work this out using one of the following: your Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL)

How much does Centrelink give you to study?

You’ll get $62.40 a fortnight if you’re an approved student studying full time. You’ll also get this amount if you’re an approved student studying at least a 50% full time course load. And you get 1 of the following payments: Youth Allowance, JobSeeker Payment or Parenting Payment Partnered in certain circumstances.

How do I add a course to Centrelink?

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Step 1: get started. Sign in to myGov and select Centrelink.
Step 2: add new course. Select Add a new course.
Step 3: review and submit. We’ll give you a summary of the details you’ve provided.
Step 4: sign out.

Does Centrelink pay training courses?

Centrelink approved courses allow you to receive Centrelink payments while you study a course. The 3 main study allowances Centrelink offer include Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy.

How much money can I earn while on austudy?

Students and Australian Apprentices You can earn money while you get Austudy or Youth Allowance. But how much you earn will affect your payment. We’ll start to reduce your payment if your income is over $437 a fortnight. The Income Bank can help you keep more of your payment.

How many hours can you work and still get Centrelink?

You must do at least 15 hours per fortnight in suitable paid work. You can’t do more than 15 hours per fortnight of voluntary work. Your options for meeting your requirements change, when you’ve been on your current payment for 12 months. You can do voluntary work for up to 30 hours per fortnight.

Can a 15 year old get Centrelink?

There’s information, payments and services available if you’re between 15 and 24 and becoming independent from your parents or carer.

Are online courses considered full time?

Students taking online courses with an accredited collge or university are considered full time student if he/she is enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester or an equivalent full time student schedule.