ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
Claiming ABSTUDY Living Allowance as a tertiary student or Australian Apprentice
Complete the steps on this page to claim ABSTUDY Living Allowance as a tertiary student or Australian Apprentice. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
Limited program schools in New South Wales for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in New South Wales for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Limited program schools in the Northern Territory for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in the Northern Territory for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Limited program schools in Alice Springs for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in Alice Springs for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Limited program schools in Arnhem for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in Arnhem for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Limited program schools in Barkly for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in Barkly for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.