Limits on ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance
There are limits on the number of trips and the number of days you can get Away from Base Assistance.
How to claim ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance
You can claim Away from Base Assistance in different ways, depending on what you need to claim for. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Claiming Away from Base Assistance before your activity
To claim before your activity, you’ll need to give us a statement from your education provider.
Claiming Away from Base Assistance after your activity
You can pay for your meals and accommodation to attend an activity and ask us for reimbursement.
Who can get ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance
You can get ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance if you’re in custody and meet certain conditions.
How much ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance you can get
The amount of ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance we pay depends on your essential course costs.
How to claim ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice
When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
How much Pension Bonus top up you can get
How much Pension Bonus top up you can get depends on how much Age Pension we paid you.