How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you can get. These are the maximum rates.
Details of income stream product form (SA330)
Use this form to give us information about your income stream, so we can calculate your payment.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Austudy
Financial help if you're 25 or older and studying or an Australian Apprentice.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get certain payments from us and pay rent.
How to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.