At 1 April 2005
Below are Student Allowance rates at 1 April 2005. 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 $112.38 | Up to $132.21 |
Under 25 years, away from home | Up to $140.48 | Up to $165.27 |
Independent circumstances | $140.48 | $165.27 |
25+ years, at home | $134.86 | $158.66 |
25+ years, away from home | $168.59 | $199.53 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1+ children | $241.47 | $291.78 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $60.91 | $71.66 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $90.73 | $106.74 |
Student with dependent partner | $280.96 | $341.77 |
Two students, one eligible | $168.59 | $199.53 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $140.48 | $165.27 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $60.91 | $71.66 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $90.73 | $106.74 |
Student with dependent partner, 1+ children | $280.96 | $341.77 |
Two students, one eligible, 1+ children | $241.47 | $291.78 |
Two students, both eligible, 1+ children (each) | $140.48 | $165.27 |
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:
