Relocation Scholarship

A once a year payment if you get ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance. You must also need to move to or from a regional or remote area for higher education study.

The 2017–18 Budget includes the Better Targeting of the Relocation Scholarship measure which may change this information. The measure is subject to the passage of legislation.

Who can get it

You might get Relocation Scholarship if you’re a student getting Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY and you meet these rules.

What are the study rules and courses

You can get a Relocation Scholarship if you’re studying in a full time approved scholarship course.

How much you can get

Your payment rate of Relocation Scholarship depends on your circumstances.

How to get it

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 manage your payment

Your options and obligations for Relocation Scholarship.

Page last updated: 5 April 2022

Relocation Scholarship

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