How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you can get. These are the maximum rates.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
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.
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.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.