Most useful information for apprenticeship

Liquid assets waiting period

The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.

Seasonal work preclusion period

This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.

Severe financial hardship provisions

We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.

Income from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

Overdrawn bank account

You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.

Distance and online education

If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.

1. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
2. How to report and manage your payment

Change of circumstances while getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

You must tell us if things change when you’re getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices as it may affect your payment.

Manage the money you get from your payment

We’ve got tips and tools to help you with budgeting, borrowing and credit, and managing debt.

1. Youth Allowance for job seekers
2. How much you can get

Personal income test for Youth Allowance for job seekers

We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for a payment and work out how much you’ll get.