Update your parents' income if you get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY as a dependant
We might send you a letter this month asking for your parents’ income. We need to know so we can pay you the right amount.
Rent assistance for community or disability housing
If you live in community or disability housing and pay rent for your accommodation you may be able to get Rent Assistance.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance rate increase for students and apprentices
Your payment may increase in September 2025.
How to manage Centrepay
You can choose to manage Centrepay yourself or ask someone to help you.
When you'll get your first Youth Allowance for students and apprentices payment
Your study circumstances can affect when you’ll get your first payment.
How to report and manage your Youth Allowance for students and apprentices payment
There are things you need to do while you’re getting Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
Who can get Youth Disability Supplement
You’ll automatically get the Youth Disability Supplement if you’re under 21, and you get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
How to get Youth Disability Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Youth Disability Supplement.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.