At 1 April 2012
Below are Student Allowance weekly rates at 1 April 2012. 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 $136.64 | Up to $152.67 |
Under 24 years, away from home | Up to $170.80 | Up to $190.84 |
Independent circumstances | $170.80 | $190.84 |
24+ years, at home | $163.96 | $183.20 |
24+ years, away from home | $204.96 | $229.01 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1+ children | $293.58 | $333.01 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $74.05 | $82.74 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $110.31 | $123.25 |
Student with dependent partner | $341.60 | $391.22 |
Two students, one eligible | $204.96 | $229.01 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $170.80 | $190.84 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $74.05 | $82.74 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $110.31 | $123.25 |
Student with dependent partner, 1+ children | $341.60 | $391.22 |
Two students, one eligible, 1+ children | $293.58 | $333.01 |
Two students, both eligible, 1+ children (each) | $170.80 | $190.84 |
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:
