- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re caring for or have custody of another person’s child
You may be independent if you care for or have custody of another person’s dependent child.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
You may be independent if you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances.
- Employment income reporting
- If you’re employed
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
- If you’re employed
- When to report
Reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
- Who can get it
- Types of travel
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for school holiday travel
Help for secondary school students for up to 3 school holiday return trips each year.
- How to claim
- Claiming before your trip
Primary and secondary school students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on your circumstances.
- How to claim
- Claiming before your trip
Secondary students not at a secondary school and tertiary students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
You can claim ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip. This is if you’re a secondary student at TAFE or a private provider or you’re tertiary student.
- ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
- How to manage your allowance
Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance.
- Tertiary Access Payment
- Who can get it
Family home location for Tertiary Access Payment
To get the Tertiary Access Payment, your family home needs to be located in certain areas.
- Tertiary Access Payment
- Who can get it
Parental income limits for Tertiary Access Payment
We check your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Tertiary Access Payment.