Penalties for student travellers for missed travel under ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
Penalties that apply for missed travel depend on what type of student you are.
Penalties for Non-student travellers for missed travel under ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
If you miss travel without a valid reason, we won’t rebook or pay for the same trip in advance.
Change of circumstances if you get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY School Term Allowance.
Family home location for Tertiary Access Payment
To get the Tertiary Access Payment, your family home needs to be located in certain areas.
Parental income limits for Tertiary Access Payment
We check your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Tertiary Access Payment.
Students exempt from the Tertiary Access Payment parental income limit
We don’t need your parental income when you claim the Tertiary Access Payment if you’re exempt.
ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance for meals and accommodation costs
We help with some meals and accommodation costs when you attend an away from base activity.
Limits on ABSTUDY Away from Base Assistance
There are limits on the number of trips and the number of days you can get Away from Base Assistance.
Claiming Away from Base Assistance before your activity
To claim before your activity, you’ll need to give us a statement from your education provider.
Claiming Away from Base Assistance after your activity
You can pay for your meals and accommodation to attend an activity and ask us for reimbursement.