Financial support for apprentices

Payments from Services Australia

You may be eligible to get a student or apprenticeship payment from Services Australia.

Managing your payment from Services Australia

If you already get a Services Australia payment, you need to tell them when you start your apprenticeship or traineeship.

If there are any changes to your circumstances, you need to tell Services Australia within 14 days. This is to make sure you’re getting the right payment and amount.

Find out more about managing your payments while studying.

Other financial support for apprentices

Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans

You may be able to get an Australian Apprenticeship Support Loan to help pay for everyday living expenses while you do your apprenticeship.

Find out about Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans on the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website.

Living Away from Home Allowance

If you need to travel for your apprenticeship you may get the Living Away from Home Allowance.

Find out about the Living Away from Home Allowance on the Australian Apprenticeships website.

Support for Australian Apprentices in priority occupations

If you are doing an apprenticeship in a priority occupation, you may be eligible for financial support.  

Find out more about financial support for Australian Apprentices in priority occupations on the Australian Apprenticeships website.