Creators often tweet @ us asking about YouTube Partner Program applications – if that's you, we have some improvements to share:
Full update
https://yt.be/help/ypp-sign-up …
Quick summary of updates 
When I try to access my Youtube account, I get a warning that I can't access a Google product. I don't upload a video that doesn't violate any rules, but I can't have royalties to the channel that doesn't violate the rules.

Clear progress toward YPP thresholds w/ more accurate watch time data–you’ll see public watch hours alone since that’s what counts for eligibility.
Option to be notified when you’re eligible–no need to continuously check back yourself!