Who can get Fares Allowance
You must be a tertiary student living away from home to study to get Fares Allowance.
Fares Allowance if you study by distance and online
You may get Fares Allowance to attend compulsory activities for your study.
How to apply for Status Resolution Support Services payment
Contact a SRSS service provider in your state or territory. They’ll help you apply for the SRSS payment.
What we pay Fares Allowance for
If you’re eligible, you can get Fares Allowance for the following situations.
Fares Allowance for pre-booked travel
We may pre-book and pay for your travel by air, ferry, train or coach.
Fares Allowance reimbursement for travel
You need to submit a Fares Allowance reimbursement claim by no later than 31 March in the calendar year following the year of study.
Fares Allowance claim for payment if the student has died
If a student dies, another person can claim Fares Allowance on their behalf.
How to manage your Status Resolution Support Services payment
Your options and obligations for the Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payment.
Help in your language for Status Resolution Support Services payment
If you don’t speak English you can get help from us in your language.
Who can get Pension Bonus Top Up
You may get a Pension Bonus Top Up if you get both Age Pension and Pension Bonus payments.