- Dependent or independent
- 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.
- Income and assets tests
- 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.
- Employment income reporting
- What to report
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
- Report your income
- Employment income reporting
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
- 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.
- Tertiary Access Payment
- 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.
- Tertiary Access Payment
- Who can get it
Parental income limits for Tertiary Access Payment
We check your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Tertiary Access Payment.
- Tertiary Access Payment
- 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.
- How to manage your allowance
- Residential costs option
Who can access the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
You may be able to access the residential costs option if you’re doing approved higher education study and meet some requirements.
- How to manage your allowance
- Residential costs option
Who can’t access the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
You can’t access the residential costs option if you get certain scholarships or are an Australian Apprentice.