To get this you must be one of the following:
- 18 to 24 and studying full time
- 16 to 17, studying full time and either independent or needing to live away from home to study
- 16 to 17, studying full time and have completed year 12 or equivalent
- 16 to 24 and doing a full time Australian Apprenticeship.
Read the full conditions under who can get it.
What you need to do
- Check if you can get it.
- Follow the steps to claim.
- Report and keep your payment.
If you’re 21 or younger and looking for full time work, read more about Youth Allowance for job seekers.
The rate of Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices increased from 20 September 2023. This means you may get a partial increase in your first payment after this date, and the full increase after that.
Read more about the changes and how much you can get.