Getting support while you retrain
Find out about our payments and loans that may help you when you’re retraining or studying.
Starting a new job after retraining
Get help finding and starting a new job that uses your new skills.
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Allowable time for Austudy
Allowable time is how long you can get Austudy while you’re studying.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
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.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.