- Student Start-up Loan
- Who can get it
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.
- Income and assets tests
- What the parental means test is
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.
- Income and assets tests
- What the parental means test is
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.
- Income and assets tests
- What the parental means test is
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.
- Top payments
- JobSeeker Payment
When you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first JobSeeker Payment.
- Aged care calculation of your cost of care
- How to manage your aged care costs
Update your details if you get help with aged care cost of care
If there are any changes to you or your partner’s details, you need to let us know within 28 days.