The Australian Government will give more money to Indigenous students through Abstudy from September 2025. Students and apprentices will get $793.60 each month to help with their costs. This new amount will help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are studying or doing apprenticeships. The extra money means students can focus on their education instead of worrying about paying bills. The government hopes this will help more Indigenous people stay in school or finish their training programs. The increased support will make it easier to cover basic needs like food and rent while studying.
What Exactly Is the Abstudy Living Allowance and Who Can Get It?
Abstudy Living Allowance helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pay for their basic needs while they study. This money comes from the government through Services Australia. The payment exists because many Indigenous students need extra financial help to complete their education or training.
– Students who get Abstudy can also receive extra money. They might get a one-off payment to buy study items like books & supplies.
– Parents looking after students can get money each school term to help with costs.
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The program makes sure Indigenous students have enough support to focus on their studies all year long.
How the 2025 Abstudy Increase Boosts Indigenous Student Support
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Payment Name | Abstudy Living Allowance |
| New Maximum Rate | $793.60 monthly |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
| Frequency | Paid monthly |
| Eligibility | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students & apprentices |
| Authority | Services Australia / Centrelink |
Who Qualifies for the Abstudy Living Allowance
– You can get Abstudy Living Allowance if you meet these rules:
– You must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
– Your Indigenous community needs to accept you as a member.
– You have to study in an approved course or do a full-time apprenticeship.
– You need to be the right age and live in Australia.
– Your money & assets must be under certain limits. If you have parents their income also matters.
It’s worth noting that students can still get Abstudy even if they’re in jail for more than 14 days. This helps people in different situations get support for their studies.
What Were the Previous Payment Rates by Age Before the 2025
| Age Group | Monthly Payment (2025 before rise) |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | $410.30 |
| 18–21 years | $472.50 |
| 22 or older | $781.10 |
Guide to Apply for the Abstudy Living Allowance 2025
You can do everything online from home.
– First get your papers ready including ID & proof that you are Indigenous. You will also need documents about where you live & your school or course.
– Next make an account on MyGov & connect it to Centrelink.
– When that’s done go to Services Australia and look for the claim section.
– Fill out the Abstudy form with your basic info and details about your studies and money situation.
– After the form is complete add your documents to the application. Send it all in when you’re finished.
– You can check how your claim is going by logging into MyGov anytime.
The whole process is straightforward and you can do it at your own pace.
