At 1 April 2010
Below are Student Allowance weekly rates at 1 April 2010. 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 $129.41 | Up to $147.90 |
Under 24 years, away from home | Up to $161.76 | Up to $184.87 |
Independent circumstances | $161.76 | $184.87 |
24+ years, at home | $155.29 | $177.47 |
24+ years, away from home | $194.12 | $221.85 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1+ children | $278.04 | $322.98 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $70.13 | $80.15 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $104.47 | $119.39 |
Student with dependent partner | $323.52 | $380.55 |
Two students, one eligible | $194.12 | $221.85 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $161.76 | $184.87 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $70.13 | $80.15 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $104.47 | $119.39 |
Student with dependent partner, 1+ children | $323.52 | $380.55 |
Two students, one eligible, 1+ children | $278.04 | $322.98 |
Two students, both eligible, 1+ children (each) | $161.76 | $184.87 |
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:
