Most useful information for Retraining

Approved courses and institutions for ABSTUDY

You must study an approved course with an approved institution to get ABSTUDY.

1. Student Start-up Loan
2. How to manage your loan

Managing your money while studying or training

We can help you take away some of the financial stresses while you’re studying or training. We’ve got tips and tools to help.

1. Fares Allowance
2. Who can get it

Fares Allowance if you study by distance and online

You may get Fares Allowance to attend compulsory activities for your study.

1. Fares Allowance
2. When to claim

Fares Allowance for pre-booked travel

We may pre-book and pay for your travel by air, ferry, train or coach.

1. Fares Allowance
2. When to claim

Fares Allowance reimbursement for travel

You need to submit a Fares Allowance reimbursement claim by no later than 31 March in the calendar year following the year of study.

1. Fares Allowance
2. When to claim

Fares Allowance claim for payment if the student has died

If a student dies, another person can claim Fares Allowance on their behalf.

1. Relocation Scholarship
2. How much you can get

Relocation Scholarship payment dates

We pay Relocation Scholarship once a year.

1. Pensioner Education Supplement
2. How to manage your payment

Change of circumstances when you get Pensioner Education Supplement

You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get Pensioner Education Supplement.

1. ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
2. How to manage your allowance

Change of circumstances when you get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance

You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY Fares Allowance.

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Special rules to get Rent Assistance when you get ABSTUDY Living Allowance

To get Rent Assistance with ABSTUDY Living Allowance, you must meet some special rules.