Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in lawful custody for 6 months or more
You may be independent if you spent 6 months or more in lawful custody.
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.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.
Independent for ABSTUDY through a work related activity
You may be independent by doing a work related activity. You must have been doing it for at least 3 out of the last 4 years.
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be independent 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.
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
Reviewable independence for ABSTUDY
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
Independent for ABSTUDY if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months
You may be independent if you’re in a de facto relationship for at least 6 months.
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.
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.