Pensioner Education Supplement rate table 2026
Pensioner Education Supplement · Full rate (full-time study)
Basic rate per fortnight · $1,622.40 ≈ per year (×26 fortnights)
- Pensioner Education Supplement
- $62.40
- Total per fortnight
- $62.40
Effective 1 January 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
Every Pensioner Education Supplement variant
| Variant | Base rate | Supplements | Total /fortnight | ≈ per year (×26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full rate (full-time study) | — | $62.40 | $62.40 | $1,622.40 |
| Half rate (part-time study) | — | $31.20 | $31.20 | $811.20 |
Source: Services Australia, A guide to Australian Government payments (CO029), 1 July 2026 edition — Pensioner Education Supplement
Pensioner Education Supplement is a flat amount paid every two weeks while you study. There is a full-time rate and a lower part-time rate, so how much you get depends on your study load.
The rate table on this page shows both rates. The supplement is the same set amount whichever qualifying payment you are on, as long as you meet the study rules.
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Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates current as of 1 January 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.