As from 1 October 2025, eligible students under the Abstudy program will be receiving their living allowance at learners’ rates of $793.60. This update is among the government’s actions in providing increased financial support to Indigenous learners who are trying to get an education and further training while trying to keep up with inflation.
Why the Increase Matters
The Abstudy scheme is the main program assisting Aboriginal students with living costs such as travel and tuition fees. In the face of inflation and an increasing cost of living, the new $793.60 payment will hopefully alleviate some of the financial pressures of those families. This added assistance will allow students to concentrate more on their studies and less on their day-to-day survival.
Payment Schedule From October 2025
The increased allowance pay-out would commence on 1 October 2025. The payments are made once every fortnight; such would also be the payment frequency for the enhanced amount. Eligible recipients must start seeing the $793.60 go through their regular payment streams from that date. There is no need for students on the Abstudy program already to apply for the increase, as it will be implemented automatically. New applications approved after 1 October would also receive the increased amount.
Eligibility and Access
The student must belong to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and must be registered for an approved course of study or training. The payments vary according to the study load, age of the student, and where he/she lives, but clearly, the additional amount of $793.60 will help those on the living allowance. Services Australia has encouraged all students to check their details for eligibility online so that their payments remain correct.
Concluding Notes
The increase of the Abstudy living allowance by $793.60 from 1 October 2025 will go a long way and is truly worthy of praise in the enhancement of educational prospects for Indigenous students. By easing the financial burden placed on Indigenous students, the government tries to nurture an environment favorable to young Australians eager to study. Students should watch for their payment dips and confirm details with Services Australia to ensure that the credits land smoothly.