When your circumstances change while you get child support and FTB Part A
If your circumstances change we may need to change your assessment.
Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
If you get a payment from us, you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.
Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate.
Changes to study if you get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance home rate
You must tell us if the student doesn’t start school, leaves school or changes school when getting School Fees Allowance at home rate. There may be penalties.
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.
Permanent independence for ABSTUDY
If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.
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 have or had a dependent child
You may be independent if you have or had a dependent child.
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.