Who can get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
You can get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance if you and your child are both eligible.
Independent for ABSTUDY if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
You may be independent if you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances.
Support services for separated families
We provide separated parents support and information to help with their family situation.
What the parental means test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
Disputed care and interim periods
Disputed care is when parents stop following a written care arrangement without both parents agreeing to do so. An interim period may apply when this happens.
Family Tax Benefit Account Payable notice
If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB), you need to confirm your family income each year. If you don’t, we’ll send you an Account Payable notice.
Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) - Marginal Distance Confirmation form (SY069)
Use this form if you are asked to provide evidence of the geographical isolation distance or travelling time criteria when claiming Assistance for Isolated Children.
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.
How to manage your Assistance for Isolated Children payment
Your options and obligations for Assistance for Isolated Children.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.