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Payee for ABSTUDY Away from Home allowances 010-02060020

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This document outlines the procedure to assist with determining the appropriate payee and payment frequency for the delivery of ABSTUDY Away from Home allowances.

Eligibility for Away from Home allowances

A customer who is approved for the Away from Home rate may be entitled to a range of allowances intended to assist with the costs associated with undertaking study or an Australian Apprenticeship (apprentice or trainee) away from their permanent home.

Payee and payment frequency

The payee and payment frequency of these Away from Home allowances depends on the customer's circumstances, including:

  • study level - tertiary, secondary non-schooling, secondary or Australian Apprentice
  • type of allowance
  • living arrangements while studying or working as an Australian Apprentice
  • level of entitlement
  • age

The Resources page contains examples of how the ABSTUDY Away from Home rate is calculated and who can receive the payment. It also has links to the Services Australia website and to the Request for private board provider details form.

Away from Home rate for ABSTUDY

Coding Away from Home rate for ABSTUDY tertiary students

ABSTUDY Hostel Agreements

First day of attendance for ABSTUDY secondary boarders

ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance (SFA) (Group 2))

Payments to third parties and institutions for ABSTUDY