Dependent or independent for ABSTUDY
If you apply for ABSTUDY, we’ll assess you as being dependent or independent for payment.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.
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.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Change of circumstances that could affect your Austudy
You must tell us if things change as it might affect your Austudy payment.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
Change of circumstances while getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You must tell us if things change when you’re getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices as it may affect your payment.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for non-student travellers
Sometimes, someone other than you can get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance.
Costs ABSTUDY Fares Allowance covers
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance covers the most reasonable costs of travel.