Who can get Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
What proof you need to give us to show you meet higher rate of ABSTUDY criteria
To get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance, you may need to prove you need to live away from home. To do this, you’ll need to give us documentation.
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance for car travel
ABSTUDY Fares Allowance can cover the cost of car travel.
What the personal income test is for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
We check your personal income to see if you’re eligible for Youth Allowance and work out how much you’ll get.
When to claim Fares Allowance
You can get Fares Allowance after your journey or we can pre-book your travel for you.
Limited program schools in Queensland for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in Queensland for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Student Start-up Loan (SSL) applications are now open
Students, you can apply for a SSL now, and you can take out this loan up to twice a year if you’re getting an eligible student payment.
Student Start-up Loan periods and payments
There are 2 loan periods each calendar year.