How much ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate you can get
The amount of ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate we pay depends on how much the school fees are.
Who can get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate
ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate is for students who need to live away from home or are doing an approved special course.
What ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate is for
ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate is for fees at schools that aren’t public high schools. Often this is a boarding school.
Change of circumstances while getting Family Tax Benefit
You need to tell us when your circumstances change when you get Family Tax Benefit.
Support services for separated families
We provide separated parents support and information to help with their family situation.
Payment choices for FTB
You can choose how you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) if you claim it fortnightly.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension if you get Parenting Payment
If you get Parenting Payment and you’re Age Pension age, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Approved special courses for ABSTUDY away from home rate
You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY if you live away from home to study an approved special course. We review and approve special courses each year.
Travel outside Australia rules for Family Tax Benefit
There are rules about when you can get Family Tax Benefit when you travel outside Australia. The rules also apply if your dependent children go overseas.
Travel outside Australia rules for Parenting Payment
There are rules about how long you can get Parenting Payment when you travel outside Australia.