Australian Capital Territory (ACT) 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 the ACT.
Hostels with an active agreement with ABSTUDY
We can pay ABSTUDY payments directly to a hostel with an active ABSTUDY Standard Hostels Agreement each term on your behalf.
Reducing your study load if you get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
If you’re a tertiary student, you need to study full time to get ABSTUDY Living Allowance. You need to tell us if your study load changes.
Community or disability housing rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay rent to live in a community or disability housing group.
Defence housing rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay rent for accommodation through Defence Housing Australia.
Young people living with or without their parents rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re a young person paying rent to your parents and living with or without them.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
Travelling, site and mooring fees rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay site or mooring fees where you live, or when you’re travelling.
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.