At 1 April 2009
Below are Student Allowance weekly rates at 1 April 2009. Students 24 years or over do not have a parental income test, from 1 January 2009.
Single student without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Under 24 years, at home | Up to $126.92 | Up to $145.05 |
Under 24 years, away from home | Up to $158.65 | Up to $181.31 |
Independent circumstances | $158.65 | $181.31 |
24+ years, at home | $152.30 | $174.06 |
24+ years, away from home | $190.39 | $217.59 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1+ children | $272.70 | $316.22 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $68.78 | $78.61 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $102.46 | $117.10 |
Student with dependent partner | $317.30 | $372.68 |
Two students, one eligible | $190.39 | $217.59 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $158.65 | $181.31 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $68.78 | $78.61 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $102.46 | $117.10 |
Student with dependent partner, 1+ children | $317.30 | $372.68 |
Two students, one eligible, 1+ children | $272.70 | $316.22 |
Two students, both eligible, 1+ children (each) | $158.65 | $181.31 |
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:
