How we test partner income for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
If you’re independent and you have a partner, we’ll assess their gross income. This is the income they get before any deduction, like tax.
Trust reviews
How we check that you correctly report the income you receive from a trust.
First or last day of attendance for ABSTUDY Away from home students form (SY106)
Use this form to provide attendance dates for ABSTUDY students living away from home who start or stop study.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
Enhanced Income Management and SmartCard in the Northern Territory
You can access your enhanced Income Management account with a SmartCard. Read about the rules in the Northern Territory.
Changes to your Centrelink payments can affect your Centrepay deductions
If your Centrelink payment changes it may affect your Centrepay deductions.
When you have a child support agreement while you get FTB Part A
You need to know how this affects your FTB.
How to claim ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate
Complete the following steps to claim ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate for your child. Before you start, check if they can get it.
Independent for ABSTUDY through a work related activity
You may be independent by doing a work related activity. You must have been doing it for at least 3 out of the last 4 years.
Maintenance income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
Your parents or guardians may get maintenance income to support you or your siblings. If they do, this income may affect your payment.