Hi everyone, I’m 19 and hoping for some advice because I’m really stressed about my Centrelink situation. I was switched from a job seeker payment to Youth Allowance as a student around February when I started my Certificate III. I finished that course around June and was planning to continue with a Certificate IV, but withdrew from the Cert IV in July. I’ve only just noticed that Centrelink still has me recorded as a student. My profile had my course finishing around September, which wasn’t the actual completion date. I hadn’t realised I was still receiving the student payment. I’m planning to call Centrelink to explain the timeline, correct my study details and ask about moving to Youth Allowance for job seekers. No debt has been raised yet, but I’m scared I could owe months of payments. Has anyone been through something similar? What should I ask when I call, and what happens if they decide I’ve been overpaid? I understand I should have updated my details earlier, and I want to sort it out. please don’t call me stupid or anything for not updating them, i’m really scared right now as i just got my payment under “student allowances” I’m already struggling financially, so the thought of a large debt is overwhelming. I’d appreciate anyone who can give advice on what to expect and what options I have.   submitted by   /u/PlasticAddendum9501   to   r/Centrelink [link]   [comments]