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ABSTUDY Policy Manual 2002

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Contents

The ABSTUDY Policy Manual is divided into seven major parts. Click on each part to view a list of contents. 

Part 1: Introduction to ABSTUDY

• 1.1 About the Manual

• 1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

• 1.3 What is ABSTUDY?

• 1.4 Policy Changes

• 1.5 Administration

• 1.6 Reviews and Appeals

Part 2: How to Apply for ABSTUDY

• 2.1 How to Apply for ABSTUDY

• 2.2 Changed Circumstances

Part 3: Eligibility and Awards

• 3.1 Eligibility

• 3.2 Awards

Part 4: Study Requirements

• 4.1 Approved Courses of Study

• 4.2 Schooling Award Study

• 4.3 Tertiary Study

• 4.4 Workload Concessions

• 4.5 Overseas Study

• 4.6 Attendance, Absence and Living Allowance Adjustments

Part 5: Student Status

• 5.1 Student Status

• 5.2 Dependent Status

• 5.3 Independent Status

• 5.4 Students in State Care

• 5.5 Homeless Students

• 5.6 Pensioner Students

• 5.7 Students in Lawful Custody

Part 6: Income and Rates

• 6.1 Income Requirements

• 6.2 Income Tests

• 6.3 Current Income and Special Assessment

• 6.4 Assets Test

• 6.5 Family Actual Means Test

• 6.6 Taxation

• 6.7 ABSTUDY Rates

• 6.8 Student Income Bank

• 6.9  Negative Gearing Losses

• 6.10 Fringe Benefits

Part 7: Benefits and Allowances

• 7.1 Benefits and Allowances

• 7.2 School Term Allowance

• 7.3 Living Allowance 

• 7.4 Masters and Doctorate Allowances

• 7.5 Lawful Custody Allowance

• 7.6 Pensioner Education Supplement

• 7.7 Incidentals Allowance

• 7.8 School Fees Allowance

• 7.9 Fares Allowance

• 7.10 Away-from-base Activities

• 7.11 Under 16 Boarding Supplement

• 7.12 Rent Assistance

• 7.13 Pharmaceutical Allowance

• 7.14 Remote Area Allowance

• 7.15 Additional Assistance

• 7.16 ABSTUDY Student Financial Supplement Loan

In addition there are three appendices:

• Appendix 1 - Standard Hostels Agreement

• Appendix 2 - Determination of Education Institutions and Courses under subsections 3(1) and 5D(1) of the Student Assistance Act 1973 - (Determination No. 1999/2)

• Appendix 3 - National Centre for Vocational Education Research Course Classifications

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