- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
- How to claim
When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.
Managing your money while studying or training
We can help you take away some of the financial stresses while you’re studying or training. We’ve got tips and tools to help.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
- Fares Allowance
- Who can get it
Fares Allowance if you study by distance and online
You may get Fares Allowance to attend compulsory activities for your study.
- Fares Allowance
- When to claim
Fares Allowance for pre-booked travel
We may pre-book and pay for your travel by air, ferry, train or coach.
- Fares Allowance
- When to claim
Fares Allowance reimbursement for travel
You need to submit a Fares Allowance reimbursement claim by no later than 31 March in the calendar year following the year of study.
- Fares Allowance
- When to claim
Fares Allowance claim for payment if the student has died
If a student dies, another person can claim Fares Allowance on their behalf.
- Relocation Scholarship
- How much you can get
Relocation Scholarship payment dates
We pay Relocation Scholarship once a year.
- Asset types
- Gifting
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
- Asset types
- Gifting
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.