ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate

Help with the cost of school fees for parents and guardians of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students living at home.

We pay School Fees Allowance to help with the costs of sending secondary students to school.

If your child lives at home but is eligible for the higher rate, read about School Fees Allowance higher rate.

ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate helps with general services and facilities fees, tuition fees and school subject fees.

We pay School Fees Allowance if you’re the parent or guardian of a student who’s eligible for ABSTUDY and lives at home.

The amount of School Fees Allowance at home rate you get depends on how old your child is.

Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate. Before you start, check if you can get it.

Your options and obligations for School Fees Allowance at home rate.

Page last updated: 3 July 2020

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