ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
Paying back the Student Start-up Loan
You pay back the Student Start-up Loan through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when your income is more than the minimum repayment threshold.
Parents(s)/Guardian(s) additional details for Youth Allowance, Special Benefit or ABSTUDY customers form (A2115)
Use this form to provide parental income if you’re the parent or guardian of someone claiming Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by young person form (SY015)
Use this form if you're getting or have claimed Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, and you're applying as an independent person under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.
Dependent or independent for ABSTUDY
If you apply for ABSTUDY, we’ll assess you as being dependent or independent for payment.
Income and assets tests for ABSTUDY
We check income and assets to see if you can get some ABSTUDY payments and how much you might get.
Employment Services Assessments
If you need help finding a job, we'll assess the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.
Claim for Fares Allowance - tertiary students only - Austudy, Youth Allowance or Pensioner Education Supplement form (SY005)
Use this form to claim Fares Allowance if you are a tertiary student receiving Austudy, Youth Allowance or Pensioner Education Supplement.
ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance
A payment to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with the cost of starting or continuing study or training.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.