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Youth Allowance for students
Students aged 18–24 in full-time approved study (or an apprenticeship) can claim. You need a full-time study load, and your income and — unless independent — your parents' means are tested. Students build up an income bank to earn more in some fortnights.
Official site: Official Youth Allowance page ↗
Study requirements
- Approved course at an approved institution.
- Full-time load (generally at least 75% of a normal full-time load).
- Satisfactory progress.
Working while studying
Report earnings fortnightly. Unused parts of your income free area build up in a Student Income Bank that can offset later earnings, such as holiday work.