How much Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) you can get
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) is a payment of up to $1,500.
How to apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
You apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) with the help of your caseworker.
ABSTUDY for apprentices
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander apprentices and trainees.
ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.
Finding training to upskill or retrain
Find out about training providers and services.
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.
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.
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.
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.