Claim for ABSTUDY form (SY019)
Use this form if you are a secondary or tertiary student, or Australian Apprentice claiming ABSTUDY.
Claim up to $5,000 from the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) now
If you are getting ready for a new chapter in your education but are worried about moving costs from a regional or remote area, the TAP can help you.
Students exempt from the Tertiary Access Payment parental income limit
We don’t need your parental income when you claim the Tertiary Access Payment if you’re exempt.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
What proof you need to give us to show you meet higher rate of ABSTUDY criteria
To get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance, you may need to prove you need to live away from home. To do this, you’ll need to give us documentation.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for car travel
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance can cover the cost of car travel.
Who can get Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
Doing higher education study
Learn what payments, services and support you may get when you’re studying at university or TAFE.
What the personal income test is for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
We check your personal income to see if you’re eligible for Youth Allowance and work out how much you’ll get.
When to claim Fares Allowance
You can get Fares Allowance after your journey or we can pre-book your travel for you.