ABSTUDY PES

A regular extra payment to help with your study costs if you get certain payments.

To get this you must:

  • meet the general ABSTUDY eligibility criteria
  • be getting a payment from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs that has this benefit as an add on
  • be studying an approved course
  • be a full time student or in special circumstances, a part time student.

Read the full conditions for who can get it.

Page last updated: 23 June 2025.
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