Payment rates for Energy Supplement on Austudy
If you get Austudy the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.
Income Management and BasicsCard balance limit
You can control how much of your Income Management money goes on a BasicsCard.
Approved special course criteria to get a higher rate of ABSTUDY
You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance if you live away from home to do an approved special course.
Criteria to get a higher rate of ABSTUDY if your parents move or are away a lot because of work
You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance if your parents move a lot for work. You must also live away from home to study because of this.
Primary and secondary school students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
How you claim before your trip depends on your circumstances.
How to manage your Youth Disability Supplement
Your options and obligations when you get this supplement.
Checking your enhanced Income Management account balance
You can check your enhanced Income Management account balance in different ways.
Using your SmartCard for enhanced Income Management
You can use your SmartCard to pay bills, and shop in store or online.
Examples of when ABSTUDY helps with travel
Some common examples to help you understand when ABSTUDY Fares Allowance supports students living away from home to travel.
Who can get enhanced Income Management and a SmartCard in the Northern Territory
If you live in the Northern Territory, you may be eligible for enhanced Income Management.