Independent for Youth Allowance if your parents can’t take care of you
If your parents can’t take care of you, you may be independent.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
Change of circumstances when you get Pensioner Education Supplement
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get Pensioner Education Supplement.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or have had, a dependent child
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or had, a dependent child.
When to claim Fares Allowance
You can get Fares Allowance after your journey or we can pre-book your travel for you.
When you get lump sum compensation
If you get lump sum compensation, it can affect income support payments you get from us.
What FIS information you can watch online
We have information about financial matters online that may help your situation.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Allowable time for Austudy
Allowable time is how long you can get Austudy while you’re studying.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.