Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
Reviewable independence for ABSTUDY
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months
You may be independent if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re 16 or older and return to live in an Indigenous community
You may be independent if you’re 16 or older and meet certain criteria.
Independent for ABSTUDY if your parents can’t take care of you
You may be independent if you’re 15 or older and your parents can’t take care of you.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re caring for or have custody of another person’s child
You may be independent if you care for or have custody of another person’s dependent child.
Independent for ABSTUDY if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
You may be independent if you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for orientation and special purpose visit travel
Help for eligible students and non-student travellers to travel for an open day, orientation activity or other special purpose.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for graduation travel
Help for tertiary students to travel to and from their graduation ceremony.