It is important you lodge your application as soon as possible as there is no backdating of payments on late applications. If you are unsure whether this change affects you or you would like more information on this matter please call in and speak to the Student Financial Aid Officer in Student Services. The new Austudy payment is the income support payment for students aged 25 years and over. Similar to YA, if you are claiming for the first time, your Austudy payment commences from the date you lodge your claim for payment or the date your course commences, whichever is later. It is important you lodge your application as soon as possible as there is no backdating of payments on late applications.
Some people however have to serve a waiting period before payments can commence.
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