Most useful information for Retraining

1. Pensioner Education Supplement
2. How to manage your payment

Travel outside Australia rules for Pensioner Education Supplement

The travel rules of your main payment affect your Pension Education Supplement when you travel outside Australia.

Approved courses and institutions for ABSTUDY

You must study an approved course with an approved institution to get ABSTUDY.

Veteran Payment affects your income support payment

Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.

1. Student Start-up Loan
2. How to manage your loan

Managing your money while studying or training

We can help you take away some of the financial stresses while you’re studying or training. We’ve got tips and tools to help.

1. Fares Allowance
2. Who can get it

Fares Allowance if you study by distance and online

You may get Fares Allowance to attend compulsory activities for your study.

1. Fares Allowance
2. When to claim

Fares Allowance for pre-booked travel

We may pre-book and pay for your travel by air, ferry, train or coach.

1. Fares Allowance
2. When to claim

Fares Allowance reimbursement for travel

You need to submit a Fares Allowance reimbursement claim by no later than 31 March in the calendar year following the year of study.

1. Fares Allowance
2. When to claim

Fares Allowance claim for payment if the student has died

If a student dies, another person can claim Fares Allowance on their behalf.

1. Relocation Scholarship
2. How much you can get

Relocation Scholarship payment dates

We pay Relocation Scholarship once a year.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

What gifts we include in income and assets tests

We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.