Income and assets tests for Youth Allowance for student and Australian Apprentices
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices and how much you might get.
There are payments to support you if you’re retraining or studying
If you stop looking for work to start retraining or study, you may be eligible for other payments from us.
What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,349 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
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.
Approved courses and institutions for ABSTUDY
You must study an approved course with an approved institution to get ABSTUDY.
Vocational Education and Training - VET Student Loans
Eligible students can get a VET Student Loan (VSL) to access higher level VET qualifications.
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.
Claim for Pensioner Education Supplement form (SY004)
Use this form to claim the Pensioner Education Supplement - a supplement payment for people who are currently studying, or intend to study in the near future.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for independent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.