Providing proof to support your claim

You may need to give us documents to explain the reason you need to travel.

If your reason for travel isYou need to give us
You need to go to an interview to get into a boarding schoolA letter from the school saying you needed to go to the interview.
You’re at risk of suspension or expulsionA letter from your school saying you’re at risk of suspension or expulsion.
You’re involved in a school event such as a ceremony or sporting eventA letter from your school explaining the event and your involvement.
You have an immediate family member who’s critically sick or hurtA letter from a health worker or community leader explaining the situation.
You need to go home because you’re sick or hurtA letter from a health worker outlining the situation.
You're involved in a community eventA letter from a community leader explaining the event and your involvement.
You’re secondary school has expelled youYour school must give us the completed ABSTUDY expulsion checklist.
You’re travelling to and from an exam centreA letter from your place of study confirming you need to take a deferred or supplementary exam.
You’re travelling to your graduation ceremonyA letter from your place of study confirming you’ll be graduating from your course.

You can submit an ABSTUDY Fares Allowance Claim and proof to support your claim any 1 of the following ways:

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Page last updated: 19 June 2025.
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