ABSTUDY

ABSTUDY helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who are studying or undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship.  

To get ABSTUDY you must be:

• an Australian citizen
• an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian
• enrolled in an approved course
• not receiving any other government assistance to study or complete your apprenticeship

If you are studying at a secondary school, TAFE (a technical and further education college), a university or other approved tertiary institution, or if you are in a full-time Australian Apprenticeship, ABSTUDY can help with your:

• education costs
• accommodation costs
• living costs
• fares (to travel to your place of study each term or semester if you need to study away from home)
• prescription medicine costs

If you qualify for ABSTUDY, you may be entitled to other payments and benefits.