Income and assets tests for Youth Allowance for student and Australian Apprentices
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices and how much you might get.
Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.
Meet some of our students - student profiles
We have 7 common student profiles. See if any of these match your situation.
If you’re independent for Youth Allowance through paid work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.
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.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
What the parental means test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We assess your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Youth Allowance as a dependent student or Australian Apprentice.
Changes to parental income for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
Changes to your parents’ or guardians' income, and changes to your siblings’ situations can mean your payment rate changes.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
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.