At 1 April 2011
Below are Student Allowance weekly rates at 1 April 2011. 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 $134.26 | Up to $150.01 |
Under 24 years, away from home | Up to $167.83 | Up to $187.52 |
Independent circumstances | $167.83 | $187.52 |
24+ years, at home | $161.11 | $180.01 |
24+ years, away from home | $201.40 | $225.03 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1+ children | $288.47 | $326.82 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $72.76 | $81.30 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $108.39 | $121.11 |
Student with dependent partner | $335.66 | $384.02 |
Two students, one eligible | $201.40 | $225.03 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $167.83 | $187.52 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $72.76 | $81.30 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $108.39 | $121.11 |
Student with dependent partner, 1+ children | $335.66 | $384.02 |
Two students, one eligible, 1+ children | $288.47 | $326.82 |
Two students, both eligible, 1+ children (each) | $167.83 | $187.52 |
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:
