ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
Who can get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
You can get ABSTUDY Living Allowance if you’re an eligible student or Australian Apprentice.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Parents(s)/Guardian(s) additional details for Youth Allowance, Special Benefit or ABSTUDY customers form (A2115)
Use this form to provide parental income if you’re the parent or guardian of someone claiming Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY.
Payments and support for Indigenous Australians
We have a range of payments and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance
A payment to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with the cost of starting or continuing study or training.
How to claim Education Entry Payment
What you may need to do to claim Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
Dependent or independent for ABSTUDY
If you apply for ABSTUDY, we’ll assess you as being dependent or independent for payment.