Independent for ABSTUDY if you have or had a dependent child
You may be independent if you have or had a dependent child.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re caring for or have custody of another person’s child
You may be independent if you care for or have custody of another person’s dependent child.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for graduation travel
Help for tertiary students to travel to and from their graduation ceremony.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travel for compassionate reasons or if you’re expelled
Help for secondary and tertiary students with the cost of travel for compassionate reasons or if they’re expelled.
Changes to income for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
Changes to your parents’ or guardians’ income can change your payment rate. Your payment may also change if your siblings' situations change.
Payment rates for Energy Supplement on Special Benefit
If you get Special Benefit the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your circumstances and the payment or services you get.
How to manage your Youth Disability Supplement
Your options and obligations when you get this supplement.
Keep your BasicsCard for Income Management safe
It is important to keep your BasicsCard safe. Tell us as soon as you can if your BasicsCard is lost, stolen or damaged, and don’t tell anyone your PIN.
Getting a SmartCard for enhanced Income Management in Queensland
You can access your enhanced Income Management account with a SmartCard.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension if you get Austudy
If you get Austudy and you’re Age Pension age, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.