ABSTUDY Additional Assistance in an Emergency
Help for ABSTUDY students and apprentices impacted by an emergency or disaster situation.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
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.
How much ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate you can get
The amount of ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance at home rate we pay depends on the student’s age.
Claim for ABSTUDY Allowances and Part time Award form (SY021)
Use this form to claim ABSTUDY as a part time student, a full time student or Australian Apprentice claiming ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance.
Who can get ABSTUDY Living Allowance
You can get ABSTUDY Living Allowance if you’re an eligible student or Australian Apprentice.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
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.
What you need to do after you claim Tertiary Access Payment
You may need to confirm your study details, update your address details and tell us when your circumstances change.
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice
When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.