Most useful information

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance

How much ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance you can get

The amount of ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance you can get depends on what level of study you are or were doing.

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance

How to claim ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance

Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY Thesis Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.

Permanent independence for ABSTUDY

If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re an orphan

You may be independent if you’re an orphan.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if you have special adult status

You may be independent if you have special adult status through a traditional coming of age ceremony.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if you have or had a dependent child

You may be independent if you have or had a dependent child.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

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.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

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.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Independent 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.