We’ll reimburse the cost of your trip if you’re eligible for the allowance and you pay for it yourself.
We’ll pay you the cheaper of these options, either:
- the cost of the most reasonable travel
- the cost of the actual trip.
We work out reasonable costs when you claim.
To apply for a reimbursement fill in an ABSTUDY Fares Allowance Claim form. You need to give us proof to support your claim, such as tickets or receipts.
You have at least a year to submit your form and proof. The latest you can apply for a reimbursement is either:
- 12 months after the start date of your travel
- 31 March in the year following the year of study you travelled in.
Example of reimbursing the most reasonable cost
Tiyana is a tertiary student at the University of Sydney eligible for the allowance. She normally lives in Coffs Harbour which is 530km away from her place of study. Tiyana paid $250 for an economy airfare to go home at the end of her first year of study. She applies for the money back. We pay the cost of a bus ticket, as this is the most cost effective form of transport.