The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

ABSTUDY Policy Manual

Welcome to the ABSTUDY Policy Manual.

What does the manual cover?

The ABSTUDY Policy Manual provides information on the means-tested living allowance and other benefits to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices.

ABSTUDY is delivered by the Services Australia's Centrelink Services. For further information:

Visit the Centrelink - ABSTUDY website
Visit any Centrelink office
Call Centrelink on 1800 132 317

Current manual

View the ABSTUDY Policy Manual.

Previous manuals

2008 ABSTUDY Policy Manual (Archived version available on the Australian Government Web Archive)

2007 ABSTUDY Policy Manual (Archived version available on the Australian Government Web Archive)

2006 ABSTUDY Policy Manual (Archived version available on the Australian Government Web Archive)

2005 ABSTUDY Policy Manual (Archived version available on the Australian Government Web Archive)

The Department of Social Services acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand. We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.