What the personal and partner assets tests are

We use the assets test to help us work out if you can get ABSTUDY and how much you’ll get.

Use your online account to keep your asset details up to date, so we can pay you the right amount. If you can’t do this online, you can call the ABSTUDY line.

If you’re independent, your assets can affect your payment. There are different assets limits depending on your situation. When you claim ABSTUDY Living Allowance, you need to tell us the current market value of both your:

  • assets
  • partner’s assets, if you have a partner.

Read more about assets and the assets test limits.

If your assets stop you from getting a payment, you may still be able to get some help. If you’re in severe financial hardship, you may be able to apply under the Asset Hardship provisions.

Contact numbers available on this page.

Centrelink ABSTUDY line

Use this line if you get or are claiming ABSTUDY – help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices.

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm

If your payment has stopped, it may be because we need your parents’ or guardians’ income information. Read more about how they can update their income details online.

If you need help with another student payment call the Youth and Students line.

There are other ways you may want to contact us.

Page last updated: 6 January 2025.
QC 53952