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.
Student Start-up Loan approved courses
You must be studying a Student Start-up Loan approved course to be eligible for the loan.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Manage your bills and money when recently unemployed
If you’ve recently become unemployed, you can get help to manage your bills. You may also be able to get a lump sum of money for essentials.
Thinking about retirement
We can help you plan for retirement and meet financial challenges when you’re retired.
Getting your Parental Leave Pay
In many cases your employer will deliver your Parental Leave Pay to you. Sometimes, we’ll pay you directly.
Starting your retirement
We can help you apply for payments and services that can support you during retirement.
Ways to access your super when thinking about retirement
If you have superannuation, it can help you financially during your retirement years.
Loans and concession cards when you retire
There are other concessions and financial help you can get during your retirement.
Getting together for relationship changes
Being in a relationship, whether it’s new or not, can affect what payments you can apply for and how much you’ll get.