Claiming ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Independent for ABSTUDY if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
You may be independent if you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances.
Residence rules for the Tertiary Access Payment
To be eligible for the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) you must meet the residence rules.
Low Income Health Care Card if you get Austudy
If you're getting Austudy you may also get a Low Income health Care Card.
Travel outside Australia rules for Austudy
There are rules about when you can get Austudy when you travel outside Australia.
Centrelink online account help - Update your child’s education details for Family Tax Benefit
Instructions on how to view or update your child’s education details for Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Centrelink online account help - Manage where your payments are sent
Instructions on how to change where we pay you using your Centrelink online account.
What the parental means test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
Change of circumstances that could affect your Austudy
You must tell us if things change as it might affect your Austudy payment.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance residential costs option
An option for students to help pay residential costs while living away from home to study.