Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

To get this you must be 1 of the following:

18 to 24 and studying full time
16 to 17, studying full time and either independent or needing to live away from home to study
16 to 17, studying full time and have completed year 12 or equivalent
16 to 24 and doing a full time Australian Apprenticeship.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

Dropping a subject? About to stop studying? Let us know so you don’t get overpaid and have to pay back money. Read more about How to update your study details online.

What you need to do

Check if you can get it.
Follow the steps to claim.
Report and keep your payment.

If you’re 21 or younger and looking for full time work, read more about Youth Allowance for job seekers.

Who can get it

Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.

How much you can get

We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you get. These are the maximum rates.

How to claim

Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.

When you'll get your first payment

You can’t get your payment until we get and assess your claim. There may be waiting periods that apply before you get your payment.

How to report and manage your payment

There are things you need to do while you’re getting Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.

What other services are available

There’s a range of services and extra support to help manage your Youth Allowance payment for students and Australian Apprentices.

What information relates

We have other payments, services and subjects to help you with Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices.

Page last updated: 23 December 2019