At 1 April 2007
Below are Student Allowance rates at 1 April 2007. 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 $118.98 | Up to $139.98 |
Under 25 years, away from home | Up to $148.73 | Up to $174.98 |
Independent circumstances | $148.73 | $174.98 |
25+ years, at home | $142.78 | $167.98 |
25+ years, away from home | $178.49 | $212.06 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1+ children | $255.65 | $309.73 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $64.48 | $75.86 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $96.06 | $113.01 |
Student with dependent partner | $297.46 | $362.66 |
Two students, one eligible | $178.49 | $212.06 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $148.73 | $174.98 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $64.48 | $75.86 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $96.06 | $113.01 |
Student with dependent partner, 1+ children | $297.46 | $362.66 |
Two students, one eligible, 1+ children | $255.65 | $309.73 |
Two students, both eligible, 1+ children (each) | $148.73 | $174.98 |
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:
