Managing your money while studying or training
We can help you take away some of the financial stresses while you’re studying or training. We’ve got tips and tools to help.
ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance Claim form (SY031)
Use this form to claim for additional course costs, such as essential course or material costs.
Reviewable independence for ABSTUDY
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
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.
Assistance with ABSTUDY masters and doctorate compulsory course fees
Financial help with course fees for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who are studying a masters or doctorate.
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.
How to get a Relocation Scholarship
You don’t need to apply for the Relocation Scholarship unless you’re doing a regional placement. You may still need to fill out a form, or tell us about changes to your situation.
How to subscribe for electronic messaging
Subscribe to get important text messages or emails from us.
Family home location for a Relocation Scholarship
Where your family home is determines if you can get a Relocation Scholarship and your payment rate in your second and third years of study.
When and how to tell us about your travel if you get Austudy
When you get Austudy, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.