At 1 April 2004
Below are Student Allowance rates at 1 April 2004. 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 $109.43 | Up to $128.74 |
Under 25 years, away from home | Up to $136.79 | Up to $160.93 |
Independent circumstances | $136.79 | $160.93 |
25+ years, at home | $131.31 | $154.48 |
25+ years, away from home | $164.16 | $193.92 |
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 | $235.12 | $283.75 |
With 2+ children | $256.52 | $310.83 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $59.31 | $69.78 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $88.34 | $103.93 |
Student with dependent partner | $273.58 | $332.43 |
Two students, one eligible | $164.16 | $193.92 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $136.79 | $160.93 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $59.31 | $69.78 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $88.34 | $103.93 |
Student with dependent partner 1+ children | $290.72 | $354.12 |
Two students one eligible 1 child | $235.12 | $283.75 |
Two students one eligible 2+ children | $256.52 | $310.83 |
Two students both eligible 1+ children (each) | $145.36 | $171.01 |
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:
