Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re married or in a registered relationship
You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.
Queensland (QLD) 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 in QLD.
Claiming Away from Base Assistance after your activity
You can pay for your meals and accommodation to attend an activity and ask us for reimbursement.
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.
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Change how you get electronic messaging
You can change how you get electronic messages from us at any time.
Enhanced Income Management and SmartCard in Queensland
Manage your money using enhanced Income Management in some parts of Queensland. It will help you meet essential household needs and expenses for you and your family.
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your participation requirements. This is so you can keep getting Disability Support Pension while you recover.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re a refugee
If you’re a refugee and your parents don’t live in Australia, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your full time study or apprenticeship requirements for a certain time. This is so you can keep getting Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.