Transform Your Path with the Youth Allowance
Youth Allowance is a government payment in Australia that helps young people who are studying full-time, training, looking for work, or sick. Eligibility criteria include age, residency, income, and study or employment requirements. The payment amount varies based on individual circumstances. The program aims to support young people during their transition from school to further education or the workforce.
- 16 to 21 and looking for full-time work
- 18 to 24 and studying full-time
- 16 to 24 and doing a full-time Australian Apprenticeship
- 16 to 17 and independent or needing to live away from home to study
- 16 to 17, studying full-time and have completed year 12 or equivalent
Loan Amounts:
Payment amount varies based on individual circumstances.
Income Limit:
When you apply for a payment, you and your partner will need to provide income and assets details. This will affect how much you can get. If you’re dependent, the parental means test will apply. If your parents or guardians earn too much, you won’t be able to get a payment.
- tax file number
- identification documents
- parents’ or guardians’ or your partner’s income and assets
- evidence of why you need to live away from home
- evidence that you’re independent from your parents or guardians if you’re under 22
- study transcripts
