Study rules for a Student Start-up Loan
To get a Student Start-up Loan you need to meet the study rules.
What the personal income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the ABSTUDY personal income test if you’re 16 or older, or an independent Australian Apprentice.
What the personal and partner assets tests for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate are
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can get ABSTUDY and how much you’ll get.
How we test partner income for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
If you’re independent and you have a partner, we’ll assess their gross income. This is the income they get before any deduction, like tax.
What the parental means test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
Parental income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
The parental income test is part of the parental means test. We use it to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
Changes to income for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
Changes to your parents’ or guardians’ income can change your payment rate. Your payment may also change if your siblings' situations change.
Maintenance income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
Your parents or guardians may get maintenance income to support you or your siblings. If they do, this income may affect your payment.
Working while you get Carer Payment
You may still get Carer Payment if you work up to 100 hours in a 4 week period. There are rules you need to meet.
Cancel Nominee Arrangement form (SS532)
Use this form to tell us that you, as an authorised person or organisation, want to cancel a nominee arrangement.