Most useful information for higher education

1. ABSTUDY
2. High school, university or other higher education students

ABSTUDY for part time higher education

There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved course part time.

1. ABSTUDY
2. High school, university or other higher education students

ABSTUDY for full time higher education study

There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved higher education course full time.

1. Tertiary Access Payment
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for the Tertiary Access Payment

To be eligible for the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) you must meet the residence rules.

Tasmania (TAS) approved special courses for ABSTUDY away from home rate

You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY if you live away from home to study an approved special course in TAS.

Using your SmartCard for enhanced Income Management

You can use your SmartCard to pay bills, and shop in store or online.

1. Enhanced Income Management and SmartCard in the Northern Territory
2. How it works

Exemptions for enhanced Income Management and SmartCard in the Northern Territory

Read about who can get an exemption from enhanced Income Management.

Checking your enhanced Income Management account balance

You can check your enhanced Income Management account balance in different ways.

Getting help with your enhanced Income Management account and SmartCard

We can help you with your enhanced Income Management account and SmartCard.

Getting a SmartCard for enhanced Income Management in Queensland

You can access your enhanced Income Management account with a SmartCard.

Getting a SmartCard for enhanced Income Management in South Australia

You can access your enhanced Income Management account with a SmartCard.