Top payments for higher education

Income Management and BasicsCard balance limit

You can control how much of your Income Management money goes on a BasicsCard.

Getting a SmartCard for enhanced Income Management in South Australia

You can access your enhanced Income Management account with a SmartCard.

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY Relocation Allowance

How much ABSTUDY Relocation Allowance you can get

How much ABSTUDY Relocation Allowance you can get depends on your situation.

Getting a SmartCard for enhanced Income Management in Western Australia

You can access your enhanced Income Management account with a SmartCard.

1. Youth Disability Supplement
2. How to manage your supplement

Pay tax on your Youth Disability Supplement payment

If you’re 16 or older and get this supplement with an income support payment your supplement may be taxable.

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance

How much ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance you can get

The amount of ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance we pay depends on your essential course costs.

Tasmania (TAS) 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 TAS.

1. Costs it covers
2. Extra travel costs

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for excess baggage costs

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance may cover the cost of extra baggage in certain circumstances.

1. Costs it covers
2. Extra travel costs

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for travel related credit card costs

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance may cover credit card costs if you’re charged additional fees when you book your travel.

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.