Most useful information for higher education

1. Who can get it
2. Non-student travellers

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for supervisors

Supervisors can get help to travel with you in certain circumstances.

1. ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance
2. How much you can get

Limits on ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance

There are limits on the number of trips and the number of days you can get Away from Base Assistance.

Limited program schools in Western Australia for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance

Information about Limited program schools in Western Australia for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.

1. Top payments
2. Student Start-up Loan

How to apply for a Student Start-up Loan

You can apply for the Student Start-up Loan if you're claiming or already getting a student payment.

1. Top payments
2. Austudy

How to claim Austudy

Complete the following steps to claim Austudy. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance
2. How much you can get

ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance for meals and accommodation costs

We help with some meals and accommodation costs when you attend an away from base activity.

1. Higher education
2. Most useful information

Payments and support for Indigenous Australians

We have a range of payments and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home

If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.

1. Who can get it
2. Dependent or independent

Permanent independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices

If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY School Term Allowance

How much ABSTUDY School Term Allowance you can get

ABSTUDY School Term Allowance is a set amount each term if your child attends school often enough.