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.
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.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
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.
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.
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.
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.