Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Allowable time for Austudy
Allowable time is how long you can get Austudy while you’re studying.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.
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.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Change of circumstances that could affect your Austudy
You must tell us if things change as it might affect your Austudy payment.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for non-student travellers
Sometimes, someone other than you can get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance.
Costs ABSTUDY Fares Allowance covers
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance covers the most reasonable costs of travel.