How much is Pensioner Education Supplement in 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
The Pensioner Education Supplement rate is shown in the data block above, with a full-time rate and a part-time rate. It is paid every two weeks while you are studying.
You get the full-time rate for a full-time study load and the part-time rate for a lower load. The next increase is on 1 January 2027.
Pensioner Education Supplement rates in full
| 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
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How much is Pensioner Education Supplement: common questions
- How much is the Pensioner Education Supplement?
- It is a flat amount paid every two weeks, with a full-time rate and a lower part-time rate. The rate table at the top of this page shows both. Which one you get depends on your study load.
- Who can get the Pensioner Education Supplement?
- It is for people who get a qualifying income support payment and are enrolled in an approved course. It is paid on top of your main payment. If you stop getting the qualifying payment or stop studying, the supplement stops.
- Is the Pensioner Education Supplement income tested?
- The supplement itself is a flat amount and is not reduced a little at a time by its own income test. Your main qualifying payment has its own income test, and you need to keep getting that payment to keep the supplement.
- When does the Pensioner Education Supplement go up next?
- It is indexed once a year, on 1 January. The next increase is on 1 January 2027. This page updates to match.
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.