Most useful information for housing

Reviewable independence for ABSTUDY

We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

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.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

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.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

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.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

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.

1. Income and assets tests
2. Income test for Farm Household Allowance

Estimating business income for Farm Household Allowance

If your farm business has experienced a change in circumstances, we may be able to use an estimate of your farm business income and other business income.

1. ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
2. 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.

1. Tertiary Access Payment
2. Who can get it

Family home location for Tertiary Access Payment

To get the Tertiary Access Payment, your family home needs to be located in certain areas.

1. Tertiary Access Payment
2. Who can get it

Parental income limits for Tertiary Access Payment

We check your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Tertiary Access Payment.

1. Tertiary Access Payment
2. Who can get it

Students exempt from the Tertiary Access Payment parental income limit

We don’t need your parental income when you claim the Tertiary Access Payment if you’re exempt.