Dependent or independent for ABSTUDY
If you apply for ABSTUDY, we’ll assess you as being dependent or independent for payment.
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
- Who can get it
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
- Austudy
- How to manage your payment
Change of circumstances that could affect your Austudy
You must tell us if things change as it might affect your Austudy payment.
- Family Tax Benefit
- What can affect your payment
Healthy Start for School health check
If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don’t, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
- ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
- Who can get it
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for non-student travellers
Sometimes, someone other than you can get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance.
- ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
- Who can get it
Costs ABSTUDY Fares Allowance covers
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance covers the most reasonable costs of travel.