Who can access the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
You may be able to access the residential costs option if you’re doing approved higher education study and meet some requirements.
Who can’t access the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
You can’t access the residential costs option if you get certain scholarships or are an Australian Apprentice.
What to consider before accessing the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
Before applying for the Residential Costs Option, you should compare costs, whether it works out better to apply or not.
How to apply for the ABSTUDY residential costs option for Living Allowance
You can apply for the Residential Costs option by calling us.
Approved reasons for ABSTUDY Living Allowance while travelling outside Australia
To get ABSTUDY while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.
When and how to tell us about your travel outside Australia if you get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
When you get ABSTUDY, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
How to use our compensation estimator for Centrelink Compensation Recovery
You can use the compensation estimator to help understand your preclusion period before the settlement of your compensation claim.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Limited program schools in New South Wales for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in New South Wales for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Limited program schools in New South Wales for Assistance for Isolated Children
Information about Limited program schools in New South Wales for Assistance for Isolated Children.