At 1 April 2003
Below are Student Allowance rates at 1 April 2003. 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 $107.76 | Up to $126.78 |
Under 25 years, away from home | Up to $134.70 | Up to $158.47 |
Independent circumstances | $134.70 | $158.47 |
25+ years, at home | $129.31 | $152.13 |
25+ years, away from home | $161.65 | $190.75 |
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 | $231.53 | $279.20 |
With 2+ children | $252.60 | $305.87 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $58.40 | $68.71 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $86.99 | $102.34 |
Student with dependent partner | $269.40 | $327.14 |
Two students, one eligible | $161.65 | $190.75 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $134.70 | $158.47 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $58.40 | $68.71 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $86.99 | $102.34 |
Student with dependent partner 1+ children | $286.28 | $348.50 |
Two students one eligible 1 child | $231.53 | $279.20 |
Two students one eligible 2+ children | $252.60 | $305.87 |
Two students both eligible 1+ children (each) | $143.14 | $168.40 |
Non-taxable allowances
Category | Non-taxable rate |
Accommodation benefit | Up to $40 per week (varies by region) |
Accommodation benefit, sole parent | Up to $60 per week (varies by region) |
"A" bursary | $200 per year |
"B" bursary | $100 per year |
Current rates
For the current rates see:
