What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Austudy
We use your medical certificate to work out if you can get an exemption from your study requirements for a certain time. This is so you can keep getting Austudy.
Fares Allowance claim for payment if the student has died
If a student dies, another person can claim Fares Allowance on their behalf.
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.
Proof to support your ABSTUDY Fares Allowance claim
You may need to give us documents to explain the reason you need to travel.
Social work services FIS video
Watch this video to learn more about our social workers.
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.
Travel outside Australia rules for Pensioner Education Supplement
The travel rules of your main payment affect your Pension Education Supplement when you travel outside Australia.
FIS choosing an investment video
Watch this video to learn more about choosing an investment.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re a refugee
If you’re a refugee and your parents don’t live in Australia, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for orientation and special purpose visit travel
Help for eligible students and non-student travellers to travel for an open day, orientation activity or other special purpose.