Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice
When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
Student Start-up Loan
A voluntary loan you can get up to twice a year if you’re an eligible higher education student.
What the Parental income test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use the parental income test to assess your parents’ or guardians’ income for Youth Allowance. It’s part of the parental means test.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.