How Much Is Austudy in 2026?
Current fortnightly rate for a single student aged 25+ with no children, including supplements, income test, and assets test thresholds. Updated for March 2026 indexation.
Per Fortnight
$776.80
Per Week
$388.40
Per Month
$1,683.07
Per Year
$20,196.80
Payment Components
Base rate$762.70
Energy Supplement$14.10
Total per fortnight$776.80
Income Test
Income free area$150.00 per fortnight
Payment cuts out at approx$1,527.00/fn
Between $150 and $256 per fortnight, payment reduces by 50c per dollar. Above $256, by 60c per dollar. The Student Income Bank lets you save up unused income credits (max $12,000).
Assets Test Thresholds
| Situation | Homeowner | Non-Homeowner |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $301,750.00 | $543,750.00 |
| Couple (combined) | $451,500.00 | $693,500.00 |
The assets test is a hard cutoff. If your assets exceed the limit, you receive $0.
Supplements Included
- ✓Energy Supplement ($14.10/fn)
Additional Payments You Might Get
- +Rent Assistance (up to $184.80/fn if renting)
- +Pharmaceutical Allowance ($6.60/fn)
- +Student Income Bank (accumulate up to $12,000 in unused income credits)
Eligibility Quick-Check
- •Aged 25 or older
- •Studying full-time or doing a full-time Australian Apprenticeship
- •Australian resident
- •Meet income and assets tests
- •If under 25, apply for Youth Allowance instead
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General information and estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always verify with Services Australia.