Youth Allowance (YA) 010-06000000

Background

This document outlines information about Youth Allowance (YA).

Government intent

Youth Allowance provides financial help for young people aged between 16 and 24 years who are undertaking approved studies, training or planning to undertake approved studies or training. It is for Australian residents and the young person must be in Australia on the day the claim is lodged.

Eligibility for Youth Allowance (YA)

Eligibility for YA based on the following:

the age of the student
whether they are doing an approved course or activity
whether they are dependent or independent
the income and assets tests, and
residence requirements

Age and approved courses or activity

Youth Allowance (YA) may be available to customers:

between 16 and 21 years who are looking for full-time work or undertaking approved activities
between 18 and 24 years and studying full-time
between 16 and 17 years who have completed year 12 or equivalent, need to live away from home in order to study, or are considered independent for Youth Allowance
between 16 and 24 years who are undertaking a full-time Australian Apprenticeship

Initial contact with students or Australian Apprentices claiming Youth Allowance (YA)

Participation and serious failures for students and Australian Apprentices

Lodgement of Youth Allowance (YA) (student) and Australian Apprentice claims

Youth Allowance (YA) qualifications for students and Australian Apprentices

Rates of Youth Allowance (YA)

The away from home rate for Youth Allowance (YA) customers

Independence for Youth Allowance (YA) customers

Accepting and disclosing information

Fares Allowance (FAA) for Youth Allowance (YA), Austudy and Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) students

Changing study details for Youth Allowance (YA) students

Undertaking full-time study requirements for Youth Allowance (YA) students

Activity test for Youth Allowance (YA) trainees