At 1 April 2006
Below are Student Allowance rates at 1 April 2006. 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 $115.94 | Up to $136.40 |
Under 25 years, away from home | Up to $144.92 | Up to $170.49 |
Independent circumstances | $144.92 | $170.49 |
25+ years, at home | $139.12 | $163.67 |
25+ years, away from home | $173.92 | $206.28 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1+ children | $249.10 | $301.44 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $62.83 | $73.92 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $93.60 | $110.12 |
Student with dependent partner | $289.84 | $353.01 |
Two students, one eligible | $173.92 | $206.28 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $144.92 | $170.49 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $62.83 | $73.92 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $93.60 | $110.12 |
Student with dependent partner, 1+ children | $289.84 | $353.01 |
Two students, one eligible, 1+ children | $249.10 | $301.44 |
Two students, both eligible, 1+ children (each) | $144.92 | $170.49 |
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:
