How to claim ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance
How you claim depends on your circumstances.
Getting a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
You may be able to get an exemption from your Youth Allowance study or apprenticeship requirements with a medical certificate.
How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $539 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate
Helps pay school and boarding fees for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian students in high school.
Students exempt from the Tertiary Access Payment parental income limit
We don’t need your parental income when you claim the Tertiary Access Payment if you’re exempt.
ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance Claim form (SY031)
Use this form to claim for additional course costs, such as essential course or material costs.
ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance
You may get ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance if you have high essential course costs.
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.
Young people living with or without their parents rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re a young person paying rent to your parents and living with or without them.