ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for family members
Your parent or guardian, partner, close family or community member can get help to travel.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for supervisors
Supervisors can get help to travel with you in certain circumstances.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travelling companions
A travelling companion can get help to travel with you if you’re sick, hurt or live with a disability.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for educational institution representatives
Educational institution representatives may get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance if they send someone to your community.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for weekend travel
You can get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travel on the weekend but only in some circumstances.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for interstate travel
You normally can’t get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for interstate travel but you may be able to in some circumstances.
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance after your trip
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance after your trip is the same for all students.
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on what type of student you are.
Primary and secondary school students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on your circumstances.
Secondary students not at a secondary school and tertiary students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
You can claim ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip. This is if you’re a secondary student at TAFE or a private provider or you’re tertiary student.