- Permanent independence
- If you’re independent through work
Independent for Youth Allowance through part time work or earnings for rural and remote students
You may be independent through work for Youth Allowance if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
- Permanent independence
- If you’re independent through work
Independent for Youth Allowance through full time work
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
- Who can get it
- Dependent or independent
Permanent independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.
- If you’re employed
- What to report
Pre-filled information for employment income reporting
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for Youth Allowance (students) when in certain education or employment
If you're 18 or older and in certain education or employment circumstances, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
Income from scholarships for students and apprentices
Income you get from scholarships can count in your income test. It might affect your payments.
- Education Entry Payment
- Who can get it
Approved study or training for Education Entry Payment
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
- ABSTUDY
- High school, university or other higher education students
ABSTUDY for masters or doctorate study
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing a masters or doctorate.
- ABSTUDY
- High school, university or other higher education students
ABSTUDY for part time higher education
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved course part time.
- ABSTUDY
- High school, university or other higher education students
ABSTUDY for full time higher education study
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved higher education course full time.