5.1.7.45 Student start-up scholarship - current rate

Note: From 1 July 2017, the student start-up scholarship is no longer available. Instead, higher education students receiving YA (student), Austudy or ABSTUDY living allowance may be eligible for an SSL. This page has been retained for historical purposes.

For Semester 1, 2017, the amount of the student start-up scholarship was $1,035.

Indexation (1.1.I.100)

In 2017, the amount of the student start-up scholarship was indexed in line with CPI increases.

Act reference: SSAct pre 1 July 2017 section 592H Amount of student start-up scholarship payment

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.16 Student start-up scholarship - qualification & payability

Last reviewed: 9 November 2020