ABSTUDY - Services Australia

To get this you must be:

an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian
in an approved course, Australian Apprenticeship or traineeship
not getting another payment to study or train.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

Dropping a subject? About to stop studying? Let us know so you don’t get overpaid and have to pay back money. Read more about How to update your study details online.

What it covers

ABSTUDY can help with your study costs and housing if you need to travel to study. It can help with your costs for the following:

study
housing
living expenses
travel to your place of study each term or semester if you need to study away from home.

Who can get it

You need to meet eligibility requirements to get ABSTUDY.

How to claim

Check if you're eligible before you start your claim. To get ABSTUDY, you can claim online, over the phone or with printed forms by the closing date.

How to manage your payment

Your options and obligations for ABSTUDY.

What other services are available

Tools, information and other services we offer.

What information relates

We have other payments, services and subjects to help you with ABSTUDY.

Page last updated: 23 December 2019