At 1 April 2023
Introduction
Student Allowance rates depend on the age of the student, and whether they live with their parents.
Single students under 24 years of age have a parental-income test.
Below are the Student Allowance weekly rates as at 1 April 2023.
Single student without supported children
Rate description - without children | Net amount after | Gross amount |
Single student under 24, living in a parental home | Up to $257.53 | Up to $289.31 |
Single student under 24, not living in a parental home | Up to $300.18 | Up to $341.01 |
Independent Circumstances Allowance | $300.18 | $341.01 |
Single student, 24 or older, living in a parental home | $291.64 | $330.66 |
Single student, 24 or older, not living in a parental home | $342.82 | $392.70 |
Single student with supported children
Rate description | Net amount after "M" tax rate | Gross amount |
Single student, with 1 or more supported children | $483.83 | $563.62 |
Students with a partner in a recognised relationship
For Student Allowance, a recognised relationship is when the student and their partner:
- are both 24 years of age and over or
- one or both of them are under 24 years of age and they have a supported child or children
If a relationship is not recognised, the student is treated as being "single" when assessing entitlement.
The following couple rates of Student Allowance apply to students in a recognised relationship.
Couple combined weekly income of not more than $516.16 - without supported children
Rate description | Net amount after | Gross amount |
Student's spouse or partner not enrolled in more than half of a full-time course. Without children. | $600.33 | $704.83 |
Student's spouse or partner enrolled in more than half of a full-time course but does not get, and is not eligible for, a grant. Without children. | $342.82 | $392.70 |
Student's spouse or partner enrolled in more than half of a full-time course and gets a grant. Without children. | $300.18 | $341.01 (each) |
Student's spouse or partner enrolled in more than half of a full-time course but does not get, although is eligible for, a grant. Without children. | $300.18 | $341.01 |
Couple with a combined weekly income of not more than $516.16 - with supported children
Rate description | Net amount after | Gross amount |
Student's spouse or partner not enrolled in more than half of a full-time course. With 1 or more supported children. | $630.78 | $741.74 |
Student's spouse or partner enrolled in more than half of a full-time course but does not get, and is not eligible for, a grant. With 1 or more supported children. | $483.83 | $563.62 |
Student's spouse or partner enrolled in more than half of a full-time course but does not get, although is eligible for, a grant. With 1 or more supported children. | $330.60 | $377.88 |
Student's spouse or partner enrolled in more than half of a full-time course and gets a grant. With 1 or more supported children. | $315.40 | $359.46 (each) |
Couple with a combined weekly income between $516.16 and $1,074.94 - without supported children
Rate description | Net amount after "M" tax rate | Gross amount |
Student is living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Without children. | $179.42 | $200.47 |
Student is not living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Without children. | $224.66 | $251.02 |
Couple with a combined weekly income between $516.16 and $1,074.94 - with supported children
Rate description | Net amount after "M" tax rate | Gross amount |
Student has 1 or more supported children, is living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Student's spouse or partner is not enrolled in more than half of a full-time course. | $209.86 | $234.48 |
Student has 1 or more supported children, and is living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Student's spouse or partner is enrolled in more than half of a full-time course, is eligible but does not get, or is not eligible for, a grant. | $209.86 | $234.48 |
Student has 1 or more supported children, and is living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Student's spouse or partner is enrolled in more than half of a full-time course, and gets a grant. | $194.66 | $217.50 (each) |
Student has 1 or more supported children, and is not living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Student's spouse or partner is not enrolled in more than half of a full-time course. | $255.11 | $286.38 |
Student has 1 or more supported children, and is not living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Student's spouse or partner is enrolled in more than half of a full-time course, and does not get, or is not eligible for, a grant. | $255.11 | $286.38 |
Student has 1 or more supported children, and is not living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Student's spouse or partner is enrolled in more than half of a full-time course, and gets a grant. | $239.88 | $268.02 (each) |
Accommodation Benefit
Category | Non-taxable rate |
Up to $60 per week (the actual rate varies by location) | |
Not a fixed rate |
Current rates
For the current rates see:
