How to claim ABSTUDY Living Allowance
How you claim depends on your circumstances.
Home Equity Access Scheme partnered application form (SA310)
Use this form if you have a partner and are applying for loan payments under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
How much you can get under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The loan payments you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme depend on if you get a pension or not.
Maximum loan amount under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The maximum loan amount (MLA) is the most you can borrow through the Home Equity Access Scheme. We can’t pay you any more once your loan balance reaches your MLA.
Age component for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
Your age will help decide how much you can get under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Choosing your loan payments under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can choose the amount of the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Interest rate for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
We charge an annual interest rate of 3.95% that compounds each fortnight on the Home Equity Access Scheme loan balance.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension if you get Carer Payment
If you get Carer Payment and you’re Age Pension age, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
How we assess your claim for Disability Support Pension
When you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), we assess if you meet both non-medical and medical rules.
Non-medical rules for Disability Support Pension
You need to meet all the non-medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).