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1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

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.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if you have or had a dependent child

You may be independent if you have or had a dependent child.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

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.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

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 work

You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Independent 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.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Independent through work

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.

Reviewable independence for ABSTUDY

We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months

You may be independent if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if your parents can’t take care of you

You may be independent if you’re 15 or older and your parents can’t take care of you.