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.
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.
Partner Income Test for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
If you’re independent and you have a partner, we assess their gross income too. This is the income they get before any deductions, like tax.
Ending higher education study
Find out what support you may get from us when you finish studying.
How to claim ABSTUDY Living Allowance
How you claim depends on your circumstances.
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.
Changes to parental income for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
Changes to your parents’ or guardians' income, and changes to your siblings’ situations can mean your payment rate changes.
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.
How to manage your Austudy payment
Your options and obligations for Austudy.
ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.