- How much you can get
- Income and assets tests
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.
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.
- Employment income reporting
- If you’re employed
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.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Housing if you’re 25 or younger rent type for Rent Assistance
If you’re 25 or younger and you pay rent, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under this rent type.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re an orphan
If you’re an orphan, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner has income you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt. This includes if you get special types of income.
- Growing up
- Most useful information
Unreasonable to live at home statement by parents or guardians form (SY016)
Use this form if your child has applied as an independent person for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.
- Seeking medical help
- Most useful information
Aged care request for a nominee for Department of Veterans’ Affairs customers form (AC019)
Use this form to choose another person or organisation to deal with us on your behalf for aged care costs if you’re a Department of Veterans’ Affairs customer.
- Top payments
- ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
How to manage your ABSTUDY Fares Allowance
Your options and obligations for ABSTUDY Fares Allowance.
- Top payments
- Austudy
Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.