It’s not too late to claim ABSTUDY for 2025

Published: 1 December 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students can still claim ABSTUDY for 2025. You will need to claim before the end of the year.

ABSTUDY is a group of payments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that helps with study costs.

High school students living at home or away from home can still get a payment for this year if you claim on or before 31 December 2025.

ABSTUDY can help pay for:

  • school fees
  • boarding fees
  • living costs
  • travel costs
  • uniforms
  • books and stationery.

To learn more about ABSTUDY or make a claim, call our ABSTUDY line.

Page last updated: 1 December 2025.
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