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.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.
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.
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.