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.
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.
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.
How much Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) you can get
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) is a payment of up to $1,500.
Secondary students not at a secondary school and tertiary students claiming ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip
You can claim ABSTUDY Fares Allowance before your trip. This is if you’re a secondary student at TAFE or a private provider or you’re tertiary student.
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
How we pay ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate
We pay the School Fees Allowance higher rate to the school, board provider or to you.
Who can get ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate
ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate is for students who need to live away from home or are doing an approved special course.
What ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate is for
ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance higher rate is for fees at schools that aren’t public high schools. Often this is a boarding school.
Enhanced Income Management and SmartCard in Queensland
Manage your money using enhanced Income Management in some parts of Queensland. It will help you meet essential household needs and expenses for you and your family.