- Who can get it
- Travel restrictions
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for weekend travel
You can get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travel on the weekend but only in some circumstances.
- Who can get it
- Travel restrictions
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for interstate travel
You normally can’t get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for interstate travel but you may be able to in some circumstances.
- ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
- How to claim
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance after your trip
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance after your trip is the same for all students.
- ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
- How to claim
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on what type of student you are.
- How to claim
- Claiming before your trip
Primary and secondary school students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on your circumstances.
- How to claim
- Claiming before your trip
Secondary students not at a secondary school and tertiary students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
You can claim ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip. This is if you’re a secondary student at TAFE or a private provider or you’re tertiary student.
- ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
- How to claim
Proof to support your ABSTUDY Fares Allowance claim
You may need to give us documents to explain the reason you need to travel.
- How to manage your allowance
- Penalties for missed travel
Penalties for student travellers for missed travel under ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
Penalties that apply for missed travel depend on what type of student you are.
- How to manage your allowance
- Penalties for missed travel
Penalties for Non-student travellers for missed travel under ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
If you miss travel without a valid reason, we won’t rebook or pay for the same trip in advance.
- ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
- How to manage your allowance
Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance.