Can I stay on Job Seeker if I’m studying part-time?
Hi everyone, I’m currently receiving JobSeeker through Centrelink.
I was previously on Youth Allowance because I was studying full-time at university. I went on a study break in March 2026 (this current year), and that’s when I started receiving JobSeeker.
My uni course starts again in September 2026, but I’ll only be studying part-time from September 2026 until March 2027 (next year). After March 2027, I’ll return to full-time study. This is how my course is structured.
My question is:
Can I stay on JobSeeker while I’m studying part-time from September 2026 to March 2027.
Then, once I return to full-time study in March 2027 (next year), would I need to switch back to Youth Allowance?
I’d prefer to stay on JobSeeker during the part-time study period because it pays more than Youth Allowance, but I obviously want to make sure I’m following Centrelink’s rules.
Has anyone been in a similar situation or knows how Centrelink handles this?