Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
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.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Changing your circumstances when you get a Student Start up Loan
It’s important to tell us if your circumstances change when you get a Student Start-up Loan.
Relocation Scholarship for independent students
To get a Relocation Scholarship as an independent student you must have a special reason.
Family home location for a Relocation Scholarship
Where your family home is determines if you can get a Relocation Scholarship and your payment rate in your second and third years of study.
Study rules for a Relocation Scholarship
You must be studying in a full time approved scholarship course.
Relocation Scholarship after you turn 22
Most people won’t qualify for a Relocation Scholarship after they turn 22.