Change of circumstances that could affect your Austudy
You must tell us if things change as it might affect your Austudy 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.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
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.
Types of travel for ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance helps with the cost of approved travel. We work out if you can get it based on your type of travel.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance residential costs option
An option for students to help pay residential costs while living away from home to study.
Manage the money you get from your payment
We’ve got tips and tools to help you with budgeting, borrowing and credit, and managing debt.
Travel restrictions for ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
Restrictions apply to some types of ABSTUDY Fares Allowance travel.
Adult Migrant English Program
Access to free English language tuition to help you find work and settle in to life in Australia.