Independent for ABSTUDY if you have or had a dependent child
You may be independent if you have or had a dependent child.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in lawful custody for 6 months or more
You may be independent if you spent 6 months or more in lawful custody.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re married or in a registered relationship
You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.
Independent for ABSTUDY through a work related activity
You may be independent by doing a work related activity. You must have been doing it for at least 3 out of the last 4 years.
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
Reviewable independence for ABSTUDY
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months
You may be independent if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re 16 or older and return to live in an Indigenous community
You may be independent if you’re 16 or older and meet certain criteria.