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 
This still has no effect on me. I remain nowhere near 1,000 subs even after three whole years of making videos. Nothing I do seems to work at all. It's unfortunate how you continue to lock making a meager living behind such strict 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!