Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance after your trip
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance after your trip is the same for all students.
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on what type of student you are.
Primary and secondary school students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on your circumstances.
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.
Proof to support your ABSTUDY Fares Allowance claim
You may need to give us documents to explain the reason you need to 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.
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.
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.
Family home location for Tertiary Access Payment
To get the Tertiary Access Payment, your family home needs to be located in certain areas.
Parental income limits for Tertiary Access Payment
We check your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Tertiary Access Payment.