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.
What you need to do after you claim Tertiary Access Payment
You may need to confirm your study details, update your address details and tell us when your circumstances change.
How to claim Tertiary Access Payment
Complete the following steps to claim the Tertiary Access Payment from us.
Who can access the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
You may be able to access the residential costs option if you’re doing approved higher education study and meet some requirements.
Who can’t access the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
You can’t access the residential costs option if you get certain scholarships or are an Australian Apprentice.
What to consider before accessing the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
Before applying for the Residential Costs Option, you should compare costs, whether it works out better to apply or not.