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Download and complete the Claim for ABSTUDY Student or Australian Apprentice in lawful custody form.
This form can also be completed by a third party claiming money back for essential course costs.
Lawful custody is defined as imprisoned or detained in a corrective institution, remand centre or youth training centre for more than 2 weeks.
With your claim, you must also submit the ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance claim for reimbursement form (SY108).