Claiming Youth AllowanceYou should submit your claim for Youth Allowance as soon as possible, so that you can be paid from the earliest possible date. There are different ways to claim depending on whether you are studying, training, or looking for work. How to claimIf you are studying full-time, planning to study full-time in the future, or undertaking a full-time apprenticeship or traineeship:
If you are looking for work:
Claiming online
Completing an online claimWe will ask questions about your circumstances including the bank account you would like to have payments made to and your tax file number. Once you submit your claim you will need to provide proof of identity, proof of any income you receive and, depending on your circumstances, your partner's, parents', or guardians' income. We will also tell you if there are other verification documents and forms you need to provide. You will need to submit these within 14 days. The sooner we receive your documents, the sooner we can process your claim. Claim outcomeWe will send you a letter advising if your claim has been successful. If you are eligible for Youth Allowance, the letter will also outline when your payment will start and how much you will get. If you disagree with a decision we makeYou always have the right to appeal any decision made by Centrelink. Related information [ return to top ] Did you find what you were looking for? You can also try the A-Z list, quick links, search, site help or send us feedback on how to make this a better website. |
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