ABSTUDY

Financial help for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices.

Depending on a student’s circumstances, ABSTUDY can help with:

  • school fees
  • boarding fees
  • living costs
  • travel costs
  • buying school materials.

To get ABSTUDY you must:

  • be an Australian citizen
  • be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
  • normally live in Australia
  • be an Australian Apprentice or a student enrolled in an approved course or undertaking a Testing and Assessment activity
  • not be in receipt of any other government or other financial assistance to study or complete your apprenticeship or traineeship.

Watch our video to get an introduction to ABSTUDY.

Select your circumstance to learn more about ABSTUDY support if you’re a:

Page last updated: 23 June 2025.
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