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.
Help and payments from Services Australia FIS video
Watch this video to find out about the payments and services available from Services Australia if you’re made redundant.
Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy FIS video
Watch this video about how a redundancy affects Family Tax Benefit or Child Care Subsidy.
Medicare FIS video
Watch this video to find out what Medicare is and how to enrol.
Social work services FIS video
Watch this video to learn more about our social workers.
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.
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice
When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.