- ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
- Who can get it
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for non-student travellers
Sometimes, someone other than you can get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
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.
- Managing your money
- Most useful information
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
- Growing up
- Most useful information
Unreasonable to live at home statement by young person form (SY015)
Use this form if you're getting or have claimed Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, and you're applying as an independent person under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.