At 1 April 1999
Below are Student Allowance rates at 1 April 1999. Taxable, weekly, rates are first, followed by non-taxable rates. The net rates are after tax at "M".
Single student without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Under 25 years, at home | Up to $98.58 | Up to $115.98 |
Under 25 years, away from home | Up to $123.23 | Up to $144.98 |
Independent circumstances | $123.23 | $144.98 |
25+ years, at home | $118.31 | $139.19 |
25+ years, away from home | $147.89 | $173.99 |
Parental income test
For Student Allowance rates where a parental income test has been applied see:
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1 child | $211.82 | $254.25 |
With 2+ children | $231.09 | $278.64 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $53.42 | $62.85 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $79.59 | $93.64 |
Student with dependent partner | $246.46 | $298.10 |
Two students, one eligible | $147.89 | $173.99 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $123.23 | $144.98 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $53.42 | $62.85 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $79.59 | $93.64 |
Student with dependent spouse 1+ children | $261.90 | $317.64 |
Two students one eligible 1 child | $211.82 | $254.25 |
Two students one eligible 2+ children | $231.09 | $278.64 |
Two students both eligible 1+ children (each) | $130.95 | $154.06 |
Non-taxable allowances
Category | Non-taxable rate |
Accommodation benefit | Up to $40 per week |
"A" bursary | $200 per year |
"B" bursary | $100 per year |
Current rates
For the current rates see:
