Most useful information for retraining

Assets test for allowances

We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance (students) when in certain education or employment

If you're 18 or older and in certain education or employment circumstances, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Permanent independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re in a de facto relationship

You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you’ve been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months or 6 months in special circumstances.

1. Top payments
2. Education Entry Payment

How to claim Education Entry Payment

What you may need to do to claim Education Entry Payment (EdEP).

1. Austudy
2. How to claim

Supporting documents for Austudy

When claiming Austudy there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.

Proving your identity online for Centrelink

How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.

Employment income reporting if you’re employed

If you work for an employer, you must tell us the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Housing
2. Moving house

Transitioning out of state care

Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.

1. Income and assets tests
2. What the parental means test is

What the Parental income test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices

We use the parental income test to assess your parents’ or guardians’ income for Youth Allowance. It’s part of the parental means test.

1. Fares Allowance
2. Who can get it

Fares Allowance if you study by distance and online

You may get Fares Allowance to attend compulsory activities for your study.