ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.
Getting support while you retrain
Find out about our payments and loans that may help you when you’re retraining or studying.
Starting a new job after retraining
Get help finding and starting a new job that uses your new skills.
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
Changing your circumstances when you get a Student Start up Loan
It’s important to tell us if your circumstances change when you get a Student Start-up Loan.
Relocation Scholarship for independent students
To get a Relocation Scholarship as an independent student you must have a special reason.
Family home location for a Relocation Scholarship
Where your family home is determines if you can get a Relocation Scholarship and your payment rate in your second and third years of study.
Study rules for a Relocation Scholarship
You must be studying in a full time approved scholarship course.