- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
Reviewable independence for ABSTUDY
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months
You may be independent if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re 16 or older and return to live in an Indigenous community
You may be independent if you’re 16 or older and meet certain criteria.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if your parents can’t take care of you
You may be independent if you’re 15 or older and your parents can’t take care of you.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re caring for or have custody of another person’s child
You may be independent if you care for or have custody of another person’s dependent child.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
You may be independent if you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances.
- Crisis Payment
- Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants
How to claim a Crisis Payment for Humanitarian Entrants
Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Crisis Payment
- Crisis Payment for release from prison or psychiatric confinement
How to claim a Crisis Payment for Release from Prison or Psychiatric Confinement
Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for release from prison or psychiatric confinement. Before you start, check if you can get it.