ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travelling companions
A travelling companion can get help to travel with you if you’re sick, hurt or live with a disability.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for educational institution representatives
Educational institution representatives may get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance if they send someone to your community.
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance after your trip
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance after your trip is the same for all students.
Claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on what type of student you are.
Primary and secondary school students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on your circumstances.
Secondary students not at a secondary school and tertiary students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
You can claim ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip. This is if you’re a secondary student at TAFE or a private provider or you’re tertiary student.
Proof to support your ABSTUDY Fares Allowance claim
You may need to give us documents to explain the reason you need to travel.
Penalties for student travellers for missed travel under ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
Penalties that apply for missed travel depend on what type of student you are.
Penalties for Non-student travellers for missed travel under ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
If you miss travel without a valid reason, we won’t rebook or pay for the same trip in advance.
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