Most useful information for apprenticeship

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

1. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
2. Who can get it

Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance

There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.

Seasonal work preclusion period

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

Employment income

This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.

Income from outside Australia

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

1. Income and assets tests
2. Income

Lump sums while on income support

A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.

1. Income test for Farm Household Allowance
2. Income

Real estate income

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

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.

1. Youth Disability Supplement
2. How to manage your supplement

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.