At 1 April 2002
Below are Student Allowance rates at 1 April 2002. 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 $104.91 | Up to $123.42 |
Under 25 years, away from home | Up to $131.13 | Up to $154.27 |
Independent circumstances | $131.13 | $154.27 |
25+ years, at home | $125.89 | $148.11 |
25+ years, away from home | $157.37 | $185.33 |
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 | $225.40 | $271.44 |
With 2+ children | $245.91 | $297.40 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $56.85 | $66.88 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $84.69 | $99.64 |
Student with dependent partner | $262.26 | $318.10 |
Two students, one eligible | $157.37 | $185.33 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $131.13 | $154.27 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $56.85 | $66.88 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $84.69 | $99.64 |
Student with dependent partner 1+ children | $278.70 | $338.91 |
Two students one eligible 1 child | $225.40 | $271.44 |
Two students one eligible 2+ children | $245.91 | $297.40 |
Two students both eligible 1+ children (each) | $139.35 | $163.94 |
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:
