Limits of assistance for ABSTUDY Living Allowance or ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement
You can get ABSTUDY Living Allowance or ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement for a certain amount of study. We call this limits of assistance.

Rent assistance for community or disability housing
If you live in community or disability housing and pay rent for your accommodation you may be able to get Rent Assistance.
Limited program schools in the Northern Territory for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in the Northern Territory for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Online review of study details
We may send a letter to your myGov inbox asking you to do an online review of your study details.
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).
Claim for ABSTUDY Allowances and Part time Award form (SY021)
Use this form to claim ABSTUDY as a part time student, a full time student or Australian Apprentice claiming ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance.
How to manage your Pensioner Education Supplement
If you get the Pensioner Education Supplement, you need to tell us if your circumstances change, including going overseas or changing your study.
Changing your circumstances when you get a Student Start up Loan
It’s important to tell us if your circumstances change when you get a Student Start-up Loan.
Payment rates for Energy Supplement on Family Tax Benefit (FTB)
If you get a Family Tax Benefit the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.

Update your parents' income if you get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY as a dependant
We might send you a letter this month asking for your parents’ income. We need to know so we can pay you the right amount.