Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
What the parental means test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We assess your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Youth Allowance as a dependent student or Australian Apprentice.
Details of income stream product form (SA330)
Use this form to give us information about your income stream, so we can calculate your payment.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.