Income from scholarships for students and apprentices
Income you get from scholarships can count in your income test. It might affect your payments.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
How to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.