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.
Proof to support your ABSTUDY Fares Allowance claim
You may need to give us documents to explain the reason you need to travel.
Penalties for student travellers for missed travel under ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
Penalties that apply for missed travel depend on what type of student you are.
Penalties for Non-student travellers for missed travel under ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
If you miss travel without a valid reason, we won’t rebook or pay for the same trip in advance.
Who can get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
You can get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance if you and your child are both eligible.