Top payments for higher education

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

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.

1. Who can get it
2. Types of travel

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travel for study of more than 1 semester

Help for tertiary and secondary non schooling students for a return trip home mid year.

1. Costs it covers
2. Extra travel costs

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for overnight accommodation costs

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance can cover accommodation costs for one or more nights.

1. Who can get it
2. Non-student travellers

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travelling companions

A travelling companion can get help to travel with you if you’re sick, hurt or live with a disability.

1. Who can get it
2. Non-student travellers

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for educational institution representatives

Educational institution representatives may get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance if they send someone to your community.

1. Who can get it
2. Travel restrictions

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for interstate travel

You normally can’t get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for interstate travel but you may be able to in some circumstances.

Limited program schools in Barkly for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance

Information about Limited program schools in Barkly for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.

Limited program schools in Katherine for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance

Information about Limited program schools in Katherine for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.

Limited program schools for ABSTUDY

Information about Limited program schools for ABSTUDY.

South Australia (SA) 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 SA.