ABSTUDY for children living away from home to go to school
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who need to live away from home for school.
Claim for ABSTUDY Schooling A form (SY018)
Use this form to claim ABSTUDY if you are the parent or carer of a student who lives at home and is 15 or younger.
What the approved reasons for travel overseas are if you get Austudy
To get Austudy while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.
How much ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate you can get
The amount of ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate we pay depends on the student’s age.
Transition to Independent Living Allowance
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) helps if you’ve left or are leaving care. This may be formal care or out-of-home care (OOHC).
Centrelink online account help - Manage where your payments are sent
Instructions on how to change where we pay you using your Centrelink online account.
What an Income Bank is
Your Income Bank allows you to earn credits where your income is less than $528 a fortnight.
What the parental means test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
Claiming ABSTUDY Living Allowance as a secondary or primary student
Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY Living Allowance as a secondary or primary school student. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Getting a medical certificate for Austudy
You may be able to get an exemption from your Austudy requirements if you give us a medical certificate.