Car

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance can cover the cost of car travel.

You can get the allowance if any of the following apply:

  • there’s no bus, train or plane you can take
  • you can’t take public transport because of bad services, for example, a 10 hour wait for a connection
  • you can’t take public transport because you’re hurt or have a disability
  • you need to travel with extra living or study items
  • travel by private vehicle is cheaper than other transport.

You should call the ABSTUDY line to discuss how much you can get. We can tell you how we work out the amount based on:

  • vehicle type
  • number of passengers
  • distance you need to travel.

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 53244