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.
Representative authority form (CS3042)
Use this form to authorise another person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf about your child support case.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Objecting to a Child Support decision form (CS1893)
Use this form to object to a child support decision we made that you disagree with.
Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to
We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.