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.
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.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Austudy
Financial help if you're 25 or older and studying or an Australian Apprentice.
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.
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.
Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
If you get a payment from us you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.