Claim for ABSTUDY Instructions

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This form contains 206 fields organized into 50 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent
Aboriginal Descent Confirmation Text
Indicate if the student is of Aboriginal descent, identifies as such, and is accepted in their community.
No Checkbox
Check this box if the student is not of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, does not identify as such, or is not accepted as such in their community.
Aboriginal Australian Checkbox
Check this box if the student is of Aboriginal Australian descent, identifies as an Aboriginal Australian, and is accepted as such in their community.
Torres Strait Islander Australian Checkbox
Check this box if the student is of Torres Strait Islander Australian descent, identifies as a Torres Strait Islander Australian, and is accepted as such in their community.
ABSTUDY Payment Destination Choice
Name of payment Checkbox
Check this box if you want your ABSTUDY payment to be made into the same account as another Centrelink payment.
Give details below Checkbox
Check this box if you want to nominate a new account for your ABSTUDY payment and will provide the bank details below.
Applicant Tax File Number Details
Applicant TFN Status Text
Indicate whether the applicant possesses a Tax File Number.
No Checkbox
Check this box if you, the applicant, do not have a tax file number.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you, the applicant, have a tax file number and will provide it.
Applicant Tax File Number Part 1 Text
Provide the first three digits of the applicant's Tax File Number. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 3 characters
Depends on: Yes
Applicant Tax File Number Part 2 Text
Provide the middle three digits of the applicant's Tax File Number. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 3 characters
Depends on: Yes
Applicant Tax File Number Part 3 Text
Provide the last three digits of the applicant's Tax File Number. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 3 characters
Depends on: Yes
Australian Citizenship Status
No Checkbox
Check this box if the student is not an Australian citizen.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the student is an Australian citizen.
Authorisation for Enquiries Choice
No Checkbox
Check this box if you do not want to authorise a person or organisation to make enquiries, updates, act, or get payments on your behalf.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you want to authorise a person or organisation to make enquiries, updates, act, or get payments on your behalf.
Contact Details
Home Phone Number Text
Please enter your home phone number, including the area code.
Max length: 10 characters
Mobile Phone Number Text
Please enter your mobile phone number.
Max length: 10 characters
Fax Number Text
Please enter your fax number, including the area code.
Max length: 10 characters
Work Phone Number Text
Please enter your work phone number, including the area code.
Max length: 10 characters
Alternative Phone Number Text
Please enter an alternative phone number, including the area code.
Max length: 10 characters
Email Text
Please enter your email address.
Country of Birth
Country of Birth Text
Please provide the country where the student was born.
Current Centrelink Payment Inquiry
No Checkbox
Check this box if you do not currently receive a Centrelink payment.
Payment Type 1 Text
Provide the type of payment received from sources other than Centrelink income support payments for the first entry.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you currently receive a Centrelink payment.
Current Relationship Status
DummyCalcQ22 Text
In a relationship, living with partner Checkbox
Check this box if you are in a relationship and currently live with your partner.
In a relationship, not living with partner Checkbox
Check this box if you are in a relationship but do not currently live with your partner.
Separated/divorced, no longer living with former partner Checkbox
Check this box if you are separated or divorced and no longer live with your former partner.
Separated/divorced, living in same home as former partner Checkbox
Check this box if you are separated or divorced but still live in the same home as your former partner.
Widowed Checkbox
Check this box if your spouse or partner has passed away and you have not remarried or entered a new relationship.
Single Checkbox
Check this box if you are not currently in a relationship as defined or in any of the other listed statuses.
Customer Reference Number
Customer Reference Number Part 1 Text
Enter the first part of your customer reference number.
Max length: 3 characters
Customer Reference Number Part 2 Text
Enter the second part of your customer reference number.
Max length: 3 characters
Customer Reference Number Part 3 Text
Enter the third part of your customer reference number.
Max length: 3 characters
Customer Reference Number Part 4 Text
Enter the fourth part of your customer reference number.
Max length: 1 characters
Date of Birth
Day of Birth Text
Please enter the day of your birth.
Max length: 2 characters
Month of Birth Text
Please enter the month of your birth.
Max length: 2 characters
Year of Birth Text
Please enter the year of your birth.
Max length: 4 characters
Date of Citizenship
Citizenship Date Day Text
Enter the day of the student's citizenship date. Fill only if 'Country of Birth' is not 'Australia'.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Country of Birth
Citizenship Date Month Text
Enter the month of the student's citizenship date. Fill only if 'Country of Birth' is not 'Australia'.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Country of Birth
Citizenship Date Year Text
Enter the year of the student's citizenship date. Fill only if 'Country of Birth' is not 'Australia'.
Max length: 4 characters
Depends on: Country of Birth
Existing Centrelink Payment Account
Existing Payment Name Text
Please enter the name of the Centrelink payment that is already being made into this account.
Existing Payment Account Details Text
Please provide the account number or other identifying details for the existing Centrelink payment account.
First Non-Centrelink Payment Details
Type of Payment Text
Enter the type of the first non-Centrelink payment. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Date Commenced - Day Text
Enter the day the first non-Centrelink payment commenced. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Yes
Date Commenced - Month Text
Enter the month the first non-Centrelink payment commenced. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Yes
Date Commenced - Year Text
Enter the year the first non-Centrelink payment commenced. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 4 characters
Depends on: Yes
Payer Text
Enter the name of the organization or person who pays this first non-Centrelink payment. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
You Checkbox
Check this box if you are the one who receives this non-Centrelink payment. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Your partner Checkbox
Check this box if your partner is the one who receives this non-Centrelink payment. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
First Other Name
Other Name Text
Please provide the student's other name. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Type of Other Name Text
Please specify the type of other name provided, for example, name at birth or alias. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
First Other Name Details
First Other Name Text
Enter the full first other name of the person. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Type of First Other Name Text
Provide the type of this first other name, such as name at birth, previous married name, or alias. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Other Name Text
Please enter the partner's first other name. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Type of Name Text
Please specify the type of this other name, for example, name at birth, alias, or previous married name. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Gender
Male Checkbox
Check this box if your gender is Male.
Female Checkbox
Check this box if your gender is Female.
Non-binary Checkbox
Check this box if your gender is Non-binary.
General
Instructions Button
Instructions Button
Q18.Address1 Text
Q18.Address2 Text
Q22GoToQ23_1 Button
Q22GoToQ23_2 Button
Q22GoToQ29_1 Button
Q22GoToQ29_2 Button
Q22GoToQ29_3 Button
Q22GoToQ29_4 Button
Q31GoToQ33 Button
Q32GoToQ34 Button
Q33GoToQ34_1 Button
Q36GoToQ38 Button
Q39 Text
Max length: 1 characters
Clear button Button
Health Care Card Inquiry
No Checkbox
Check this box if you and your partner do not have a current Health Care Card from the provider.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you and your partner currently have a Health Care Card from the provider.
Nominated Bank Account Details
Bank Name Text
Enter the full name of your bank, building society, or credit union. Fill only if 'Give details below' is checked.
Depends on: Give details below
BSB Number Text
Enter the Branch State Bank (BSB) number for your account. Fill only if 'Give details below' is checked.
Max length: 6 characters
Depends on: Give details below
Account Number Text
Enter your bank account number. Fill only if 'Give details below' is checked.
Depends on: Give details below
Account Holder Name(s) Text
Enter the full name(s) of the individual(s) or entity in whose name the account is held. Fill only if 'Give details below' is checked.
Depends on: Give details below
Non-Centrelink Payments Inquiry
No Checkbox
Check this box if you and your partner do not receive payments from sources other than Centrelink income support payments.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you and/or your partner receive payments from sources other than Centrelink income support payments, and then provide details below.
Type of Payment Text
Please enter the type of non-Centrelink payment received. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Other Government Assistance
No, Go to next question Checkbox
Check this box if the student will NOT be assisted by any other Australian Government education scheme.
Yes, Name of assistance Checkbox
Check this box if the student WILL be assisted by another Australian Government education scheme.
Assistance Name Text
Please enter the name of the Australian Government education scheme assisting the student. Fill only if 'Yes, Name of assistance' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes, Name of assistance
Additional Assistance Details Text
Please provide additional information or names of other Australian Government education schemes assisting the student. Fill only if 'Yes, Name of assistance' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes, Name of assistance
Other Names Inquiry
No Checkbox
Check this box if the student has NOT been known by any other names.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the student HAS been known by other names and you need to provide details below.
Other Name Text
Please provide any other name the student has been known by. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Other Names Question
No Checkbox
Check this box if you have NOT been known by any other name(s) and wish to proceed to the next question.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you HAVE been known by any other name(s) and need to provide details below.
Other Name Text
Provide any other name by which you have been known. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Parent/Guardian Declaration
Sign Text
Declaration Date (Day) Date
Enter the day of the date the declaration is signed.
Max length: 2 characters
Declaration Date (Month) Date
Enter the month of the date the declaration is signed.
Max length: 2 characters
Declaration Date (Year) Date
Enter the year of the date the declaration is signed.
Max length: 4 characters
Parent/Guardian Signature Text
Enter the signature of the parent or guardian.
Partner Other Names Inquiry
No Checkbox
Check this box if your partner has not been known by any other names.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if your partner has been known by other names, such as name at birth, name before marriage, previous married name, Aboriginal, tribal or skin name, alias, adoptive name, or foster name.
Partner Other Name Text
Provide any other name(s) your partner has been known by, such as a name at birth, alias, previous married name, adoptive name, foster name, or Aboriginal, tribal, or skin name. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Partner Tax File Number Details
Partner does not have TFN Checkbox
Check this box if your partner does not have a tax file number.
Partner has TFN Checkbox
Check this box if your partner has a tax file number that you will provide.
Partner TFN First Segment Number
Please provide the first segment of your partner's Tax File Number. Fill only if 'Partner has TFN' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 3 characters
Depends on: Partner has TFN
Partner TFN Second Segment Number
Please provide the second segment of your partner's Tax File Number. Fill only if 'Partner has TFN' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 3 characters
Depends on: Partner has TFN
Partner TFN Third Segment Number
Please provide the third segment of your partner's Tax File Number. Fill only if 'Partner has TFN' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 3 characters
Depends on: Partner has TFN
Partner's Date of Birth
Partner's Date of Birth Day Text
Please provide the day of your partner's birth. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Partner's Date of Birth Month Text
Please provide the month of your partner's birth. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Partner's Date of Birth Year Text
Please provide the year of your partner's birth. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Max length: 4 characters
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Partner's Declaration Date
Partner's Declaration Day Text
Enter the day the partner signed the declaration.
Max length: 2 characters
Partner's Declaration Month Text
Enter the month the partner signed the declaration.
Max length: 2 characters
Partner's Declaration Year Text
Enter the year the partner signed the declaration.
Max length: 4 characters
Partner's Gender
Male Checkbox
Check this box if your partner identifies as male.
Female Checkbox
Check this box if your partner identifies as female.
Non-binary Checkbox
Check this box if your partner identifies as non-binary.
Partner's Name
Mr Checkbox
Check this box if your partner's title is Mr. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Mrs Checkbox
Check this box if your partner's title is Mrs. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Miss Checkbox
Check this box if your partner's title is Miss. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Ms Checkbox
Check this box if your partner's title is Ms. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Mx Checkbox
Check this box if your partner's title is Mx. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Partner's Other Title Text
Please enter your partner's title if it is not one of the options provided (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, Mx). Fill only if 'Mx' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Mx
Partner's Family Name Text
Please enter your partner's family name. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Partner's First Given Name Text
Please enter your partner's first given name. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Partner's Second Given Name Text
Please enter your partner's second given name. Fill only if 'In a relationship, living with partner', 'In a relationship, not living with partner' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on: In a relationship, living with partner, In a relationship, not living with partner
Partner's Relationship to Student
Parent Checkbox
Check this box if your partner is the student's parent.
Grandparent Checkbox
Check this box if your partner is the student's grandparent.
Step parent Checkbox
Check this box if your partner is the student's step parent.
Foster carer Checkbox
Check this box if your partner is the student's foster carer and the student is in state care, having been placed in substitute care through a state or territory welfare authority or a legal process.
Other Checkbox
Check this box if your partner's relationship to the student is not Parent, Grandparent, Step parent, or Foster carer, and then provide further details.
Other Relationship Type Text
State the specific type of relationship if 'Other' is selected for your partner's relationship to the student. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Other
Relationship Details Text
Provide additional details or explanations regarding your partner's relationship to the student. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Other
Permanent Address
Street Address Text
Please enter your permanent street address, including unit or house number and street name.
Suburb, City, State Text
Please enter the suburb, city, and state for your permanent address.
Postcode Text
Please enter the postcode for your permanent address.
Max length: 4 characters
Permission for Partner Enquiries
No Checkbox
Check this box if you do not give permission for your partner to make enquiries with us on your behalf.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you give permission for your partner to make enquiries with us on your behalf.
Postal Address
Postal Address Line 1 Text
Please enter the first line of your postal address.
Postal Address Line 2 Text
Please enter the second line of your postal address.
Postal Address Line 3 Text
Please enter the third line of your postal address.
Postal Postcode Text
Please enter the postcode for your postal address.
Max length: 4 characters
Prior Tax File Number Submission Status
No Checkbox
Check this box if you and your partner have not given your tax file number(s) before.
Not sure Checkbox
Check this box if you are not sure whether you and your partner have given your tax file number(s) before.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you and your partner have previously given your tax file number(s).
Navigation to Next Question Text
Please enter the number or instruction indicating where to navigate to the next question if you are unsure about your prior Tax File Number submission status.
Provided Documents Checklist
Identity documents Checkbox
Check this box if you are providing identity documents with this form, especially if you answered Yes at question 2.
Copy of receipt of school fees Checkbox
Check this box if you are providing a copy of the receipt of school fees with this form, especially if it was required at question 12.
Copy of a letter or other document(s) that shows the reference number and details for each payment Checkbox
Check this box if you are providing a copy of a letter or other document(s) that shows the reference number and details for each payment, especially if you answered Yes at question 29.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf (SS313) form Checkbox
Check this box if you are providing the Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf (SS313) form with this form, especially if you answered Yes at question 34. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Relationship to the Student
Parent Checkbox
Check this box if your relationship to the student is that of a natural parent, adoptive parent, or a person legally responsible for the child through an artificial conception procedure or surrogacy court order.
Grandparent Checkbox
Check this box if your relationship to the student is that of a grandparent.
Step parent Checkbox
Check this box if your relationship to the student is that of a step parent.
Foster carer Checkbox
Check this box if your relationship to the student is that of a foster carer and the student is in state care, placed through a state or territory welfare authority or legal process.
Other Checkbox
Check this box if your relationship to the student is not described by any of the other options and then provide details in the space below.
Other Relationship Details Text
Enter brief details about your relationship to the student if 'Other' was selected. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Other
Detailed Relationship Explanation Text
Provide a detailed explanation of your relationship to the student if 'Other' was selected. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Other
Same Bank Account Inquiry
No Checkbox
Check this box if you do not want this payment to go to the same bank account as your Centrelink payment.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you want this payment to go to the same bank account as your Centrelink payment.
DummyCalcQ32 Text
Depends on: No
School Fees Allowance Payment Method
To the school named at Question 11 Checkbox
Check this box if you want the School Fees Allowance to be paid directly to the school named in Question 11.
To me after I provide proof of payment Checkbox
Check this box if you want the School Fees Allowance to be paid to you personally, after you provide proof of payment.
School Start Date
School Start Day Text
Enter the day the student will first attend school for the year.
Max length: 2 characters
School Start Month Text
Enter the month the student will first attend school for the year.
Max length: 2 characters
School Start Year Number
Enter the year the student will first attend school for the year.
Max length: 4 characters
Second Non-Centrelink Payment Details
Type of Payment Text
Enter the type of the second non-Centrelink payment received. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Payment Start Day Date
Enter the day the second non-Centrelink payment commenced. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Yes
Payment Start Month Date
Enter the month the second non-Centrelink payment commenced. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Yes
Payment Start Year Date
Enter the year the second non-Centrelink payment commenced. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 4 characters
Depends on: Yes
Payment Payer Text
Enter the name of the entity or person who pays the second non-Centrelink payment. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
You Checkbox
Check this box if you are the one who receives the second non-Centrelink payment. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Your partner Checkbox
Check this box if your partner is the one who receives the second non-Centrelink payment. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Second Other Name
Second Other Name Text
Please enter the student's second other name. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Type of Second Other Name Text
Please provide the type of the second other name, for example, 'name before marriage'. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Second Other Name Details
Second Other Name Text
Please provide the second other name by which the person has been known. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Second Other Name Type Text
Please specify the type of the second other name, such as 'name before marriage', 'alias', or 'birth name'. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Second Other Name Text
Please provide the second other name your partner has been known by. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Second Other Name Type Text
Please specify the type of the second other name, for example, a name before marriage. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Student Care After January 1st
Care Start Year Number
Enter the year the student came into your care. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 4 characters
Depends on: Yes
Care Start Month Text
Enter the month the student came into your care. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Yes
Care Start Day Text
Enter the day the student came into your care. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 2 characters
Depends on: Yes
Year Indicator Text
Provide any specific indicator or code related to the year of care start. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the student came into your care after 1 January this year and you need to provide the date.
No Checkbox
Check this box if the student did not come into your care after 1 January this year and you will proceed to the next question.
Student's Date of Birth
Birth Day Text
Enter the day of the student's birth.
Max length: 2 characters
Birth Month Text
Enter the month of the student's birth.
Max length: 2 characters
Birth Year Text
Enter the year of the student's birth.
Max length: 4 characters
Student's Gender
Male Checkbox
Check this box if the student's gender is male.
Female Checkbox
Check this box if the student's gender is female.
Non-binary Checkbox
Check this box if the student's gender is non-binary.
Student's Name
Family Name Text
Please provide the student's family name.
First Given Name Text
Please provide the student's first given name.
Second Given Name Text
Please provide the student's second given name.
Student's School Details
Student Grade/Year Text
Please enter the student's current grade or year level.
School Name Text
Please provide the full name of the school the student attends.
School Location Text
Please enter the suburb, town, or community where the school is located.
Your Name
Mr Checkbox
Check this box if your title is Mr.
Mrs Checkbox
Check this box if your title is Mrs.
Miss Checkbox
Check this box if your title is Miss.
Ms Checkbox
Check this box if your title is Ms.
Mx Checkbox
Check this box if your title is Mx.
Other Title Text
Provide a custom title or prefix if 'Mr', 'Mrs', 'Miss', 'Ms', or 'Mx' are not applicable.
Family Name Text
Enter your family name or surname.
First Given Name Text
Enter your first given name.
Second Given Name Text
Enter your second given name, if applicable.