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If you want to claim Youth Allowance or Austudy as a tertiary student, you usually need to study full time. We consider you a full time student if you study 75% of your course’s full time study load. Sometimes your study load may change during the year and you may need to drop below 75%.
What Happened
Tell us within 14 days if your study load changes so we can adjust your payment if we need to. Going part time doesn’t always mean your payment will be cancelled. Getting us the right supporting evidence can mean your payment will continue.
Official Source / Verification
This article is based on the official announcement published by Services Australia on 21 September 2026: How part time study affects your student payment.
This article is general information only. It summarises an official public announcement and does not constitute financial, legal or safety advice. Always check the linked official source for the full details that apply to your circumstances.
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