Permanent independence for ABSTUDY
If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re married or in a registered relationship
You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.
Who can get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance.
Age requirements for Assistance for Isolated Children
Your child must meet the age requirements.
ABSTUDY for masters or doctorate study
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing a masters or doctorate.
Getting help to find work when you’re getting Disability Support Pension (DSP)
There’s support available if you want to work while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP) and need help to find or keep a job.
Relocation Scholarship payment dates
We pay Relocation Scholarship once a year.
Responding to an Objection form (CS4243)
Use this form if we have previously notified you that the other parent or carer in your child support case has submitted an objection to a decision.
Payment rates for Energy Supplement on Family Tax Benefit (FTB)
If you get a Family Tax Benefit the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.
If you’re changing your tertiary study load, you need to tell us
To continue getting either Youth Allowance or Austudy as a tertiary student, you normally need to study full time.