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.
How to manage Income Bank credits
There’s a maximum number of credits you can have in your Income Bank.
If you need to attend an assessment
There are things you’ll need to do if you need to attend an Employment Services Assessment (ESAt).
ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance
Help for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to attend study activities. Students must be away from their home or study location for a short period.
International bank account form (AUS178)
Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.
Check your Income Bank balance
You can check your Income Bank balance online.
How we test partner income for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
If you’re independent and you have a partner, we’ll assess their gross income. This is the income they get before any deduction, like tax.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re a refugee
If you’re a refugee and your parents don’t live in Australia, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
How much ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate you can get
The amount of ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate we pay depends on how much the school fees are.
Limited program schools in Queensland for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in Queensland for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.