- Permanent independence
- If you’re independent through work
Independent for Youth Allowance through full time work
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
- Dependent or independent
- Permanent independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or have had, a dependent child
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or had, a dependent child.
- Dependent or independent
- Permanent independence
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re an orphan
You may be independent if you’re an orphan.
- Top payments
- Fares Allowance
What we pay Fares Allowance for
If you’re eligible, you can get Fares Allowance for the following situations.
- Education
- Higher education
Doing higher education study
Learn what payments, services and support you may get when you’re studying at university or TAFE.
- Higher education
- Most useful information
Claim for ABSTUDY Schooling A form (SY018)
Use this form to claim ABSTUDY if you are the parent or carer of a student who lives at home and is 15 or younger.
- Top payments
- ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
How to claim ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
Complete the steps on this page to claim ABSTUDY School Term Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
- How to claim
When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.
- Top payments
- Pensioner Education Supplement
How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
- Who can get it
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.