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 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.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for start and end of studies travel
Help for secondary and tertiary students to travel at the start and end of studies for the year.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for school holiday travel
Help for secondary school students for up to 3 school holiday return trips each year.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travel for study of more than 1 semester
Help for tertiary and secondary non schooling students for a return trip home mid year.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for exam travel
Help for tertiary and secondary non schooling students for travel to do a supplementary or deferred exam.