Claiming ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance as high school student
Complete the steps on this page to claim ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance for high school. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Claiming ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance as a higher education student or Australian Apprentice
Complete the steps on this page to claim ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Claiming ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Pay tax on your Youth Disability Supplement payment
If you’re 16 or older and get this supplement with an income support payment your supplement may be taxable.
Get a new BasicsCard for Income Management if it’s lost stolen or damaged
You can get a new BasicsCard if yours is lost, stolen, damaged or expiring soon.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
Claiming ABSTUDY Living Allowance as a secondary or primary student
Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY Living Allowance as a secondary or primary school student. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Changes to study if you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate
There may be penalties if a student changes or stops their study after we’ve paid School Fees Allowance higher rate.
Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate.