Most useful information for retraining

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. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
2. How to claim

When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.

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. Residence rules
2. Newly arrived resident's waiting period

Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period

After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.

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.