Payments you can get for higher education
Find out about payments and loans you can get when taking the leap to further training or study at university or TAFE.
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Dependent or independent for ABSTUDY
If you apply for ABSTUDY, we’ll assess you as being dependent or independent for payment.
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.
Change of circumstances that could affect your Austudy
You must tell us if things change as it might affect your Austudy 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.
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.