ABSTUDY Living Allowance residential costs option
An option for students to help pay residential costs while living away from home to study.
Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance
You may get ABSTUDY Additional Incidentals Allowance if you have high essential course costs.
How much Tertiary Access Payment you can get
The Tertiary Access Payment is a payment of $3,000 or $5,000. How much you can get depends on where your family home is located.
Criteria to get a higher rate of ABSTUDY if your home conditions are unsuitable
You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance if you live away from home because of your home conditions.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re married or in a registered relationship
You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.
How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
How to claim Tertiary Access Payment
Complete the following steps to claim the Tertiary Access Payment from us.