Capability assessment
An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation requirements.
What the parental means test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
ABSTUDY and Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) - Explanation or formal review of decision form (SY054)
Use this form to ask for an explanation of a decision about your claim for ABSTUDY or AIC. You can also use this form to ask for a formal review of your ABSTUDY or AIC decision.
Education or board providers bank details - ABSTUDY/Assistance for Isolated Children form (SY116)
Use this form to provide your education or board provider bank details so we can send payments to you.
myGov help - Link Child Support to myGov if you have a Child Support Reference Number
Instructions on how to link Child Support to your myGov account if you have a Child Support Reference Number (CSRN).
How to manage your ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate
Your options and obligations when getting ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate for you or your child.