Change of circumstances when you get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
ABSTUDY for students and apprentices in custody
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices in lawful custody.
Who can get the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
You need to meet the age requirements and have left formal care or are preparing to leave.
Reducing your study load if you get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
If you’re a tertiary student, you need to study full time to get ABSTUDY Living Allowance. You need to tell us if your study load changes.
What proof you need to give us to show you meet higher rate of ABSTUDY criteria
To get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance, you may need to prove you need to live away from home. To do this, you’ll need to give us documentation.
Limited program schools in Western Australia for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in Western Australia for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Student Start-up Scholarship
You can no longer get the Student Start-up Scholarship.
Enhanced Income Management and SmartCard in the Northern Territory
You can access your enhanced Income Management account with a SmartCard. Read about the rules in the Northern Territory.
Tell us about changes if you get Relocation Scholarship
We need to know about changes that could stop your Relocation Scholarship.
Approved special courses for ABSTUDY away from home rate
You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY if you live away from home to study an approved special course. We review and approve special courses each year.