What the parental means test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
Parental income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
The parental income test is part of the parental means test. We use it to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
Changes to income for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
Changes to your parents’ or guardians’ income can change your payment rate. Your payment may also change if your siblings' situations change.
Maintenance income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
Your parents or guardians may get maintenance income to support you or your siblings. If they do, this income may affect your payment.
Working while you get Carer Payment
You may still get Carer Payment if you work up to 100 hours in a 4 week period. There are rules you need to meet.
Cancel Nominee Arrangement form (SS532)
Use this form to tell us that you, as an authorised person or organisation, want to cancel a nominee arrangement.
When you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first JobSeeker Payment.
Update your details if you get help with aged care cost of care
If there are any changes to your or your partner’s details, you need to let us know.
Length of aged care financial hardship assistance
How long you can get aged care financial hardship assistance depends on your situation. We decide this when you claim.
Steps to claim financial hardship assistance with aged care costs
Complete the following steps to claim aged care financial hardship assistance with the cost of aged care.