Specific Eligibility Criteria for ABSTUDY Awards: Chapter 18 - Part-time Award

A student is eligible for a Part-time Award if s/he meets the general ABSTUDY eligibility criteria and:

• is studying a post-secondary course; and
• is not studying a full-time workload;
  
  OR
  
  
• is 18 years or older at 1 January in the year of study; and
• is studying a secondary course; and
• is not studying a full-time workload;

A student approved for a Part-time Award may be entitled to the following benefits:

• Incidentals Allowance (not including Additional Incidentals Allowance);
• Away-from-base assistance;
• Fares Allowance to attend Away-from-base activities.