When to claim

You can get Fares Allowance after your journey or we can pre-book your travel for you.

To claim Fares Allowance for pre-booked travel or a reimbursement, you can either:

You’ll need proof of your travel, including an itinerary and tax invoices.

You can call the Youth and students line for more information, if you get:

  • Austudy
  • Pensioner Education Supplement
  • Youth Allowance.

Wait for the results

If you get a reimbursement, we’ll pay it into the same bank account as your student payment.

You have the right to appeal our decision. Read about reviews and appeals.

Contact numbers available on this page.

Youth and students line

Use this line for help with payments for students and trainees of any age, and job seekers under 22.

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 an ABSTUDY payment call the ABSTUDY line.

Waiting on your claim to be processed?

Claims take longer to process at the beginning of the semester when a lot of people claim at once.

 

There are other ways you may want to contact us.

Page last updated: 3 December 2024.
QC 51680