What happens if you change how you transfer child support while you get FTB Part A
If you change how you collect child support, it could impact your FTB Part A. It could also impact our ability to recover underpayments of child support.
How child support affects FTB Part A payment rates
The more child support you receive or are entitled to, the less FTB you may get.
When you have a child support agreement while you get FTB Part A
You need to know how this affects your FTB.
Family Tax Benefit Part A balancing and child support
If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and child support, we’ll check we gave you the right amount of FTB when we balance your payments.
Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re an orphan
You may be independent if you’re an orphan.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you have special adult status
You may be independent if you have special adult status through a traditional coming of age ceremony.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in lawful custody for 6 months or more
You may be independent if you spent 6 months or more in lawful custody.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re married or in a registered relationship
You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.
Independent for ABSTUDY through a work related activity
You may be independent by doing a work related activity. You must have been doing it for at least 3 out of the last 4 years.