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1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re 16 or older and return to live in an Indigenous community

You may be independent if you’re 16 or older and meet certain criteria.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if your parents can’t take care of you

You may be independent if you’re 15 or older and your parents can’t take care of you.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re caring for or have custody of another person’s child

You may be independent if you care for or have custody of another person’s dependent child.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for ABSTUDY if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home

You may be independent if you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances.

Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment

For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances

How to claim a Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances

Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances

Who can get a Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances

You may get this if you were forced to leave your home because of an extreme circumstance and meet other eligibility criteria.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence

How much Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence you can get

You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or circumstance.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence

Who can get a Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence

To get this Crisis Payment you must have experienced family and domestic violence and meet the other eligibility criteria.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances

How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get

You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.