ABSTUDY helps families travel to high school open days
Claim ABSTUDY before travelling to help with your travel, accommodation and meal costs.
More areas can now claim for Western Queensland Heavy Rain and Flooding, March 2025
Support has been extended to people in additional areas for the heavy rain and flooding that started on 21 March 2025.
Changes to your student payments when you turn 22
You are independent for Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY Living Allowance from the day you turn 22.
Support for Far West NSW Storms and Power Outages in October 2024 is closing soon
Claim Disaster Recovery Allowance before 28 April 2025 if you were affected by the Far West New South Wales storms and power outages.
Check your bank account balances are up to date
Keeping your income and asset information up to date will ensure you are paid the correct amount from us.
Watch our new how-to videos for help with your enhanced Income Management account
Our new video series shows you how to set up and manage your enhanced Income Management account and SmartCard online and with the SmartCard eIM app.
There are things you need to do after claiming the Tertiary Access Payment
Make sure you’ve done these things to avoid your Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) being delayed or rejected.
More support for Western Queensland Heavy Rain and Flooding, March 2025
If you’ve been affected by this disaster we have Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.
Western Queensland Heavy Rain and Flooding, March 2025 support
If you've been directly affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.
Tell us if there are changes to your financial investments within 14 days
If you get a payment from us, your financial investments can affect your rate under either the income or assets test.