Approved courses of study and institutions for Assistance for Isolated Children
The student must study full time in an approved course at an approved institution to get Assistance for Isolated Children.
Who can get the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
You need to meet the age requirements and have left formal care or are preparing to leave.
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.
Continuity conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
If your circumstances change, it may affect whether you can get AIC or when it might stop. There are continuity conditions that may apply to your situation.
What you need to do after you claim Tertiary Access Payment
You may need to confirm your study details, update your address details and tell us when your circumstances change.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.
Examples of when ABSTUDY helps with travel
Some common examples to help you understand when ABSTUDY Fares Allowance supports students living away from home to travel.
How to manage your Assistance for Isolated Children payment
Your options and obligations for Assistance for Isolated Children.
First or last day of attendance for ABSTUDY Away from home students form (SY106)
Use this form to provide attendance dates for ABSTUDY students living away from home who start or stop study.
Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) - Marginal Distance Confirmation form (SY069)
Use this form if you are asked to provide evidence of the geographical isolation distance or travelling time criteria when claiming Assistance for Isolated Children.