At 1 April 2025
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 2025.
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 $277.72 | Up to $311.18 |
Single student under 24, not living in a parental home | Up to $323.33 | Up to $366.46 |
Independent Circumstances Allowance | $323.33 | $366.46 |
Single student, 24 or older, living in a parental home | $314.21 | $355.41 |
Single student, 24 or older, not living in a parental home | $368.96 | $421.77 |
Single student with supported children
Rate description | Net amount after "M" tax rate | Gross amount |
Single student, with 1 or more supported children | $519.81 | $604.62 |
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 $552.22 - 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. | $644.46 | $755.71 |
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. | $368.96 | $421.77 |
Student's spouse or partner enrolled in more than half of a full-time course and gets a grant. Without children. | $323.33 (each) | $366.46 (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. | $323.33 | $366.46 |
Couple with a combined weekly income of not more than $552.22 - 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. | $677.03 | $795.19 |
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. | $519.81 | $604.62 |
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. | $355.89 | $405.93 |
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. | $339.62 (each) | $386.21 (each) |
Couple with a combined weekly income between $552.20 and $1,150.00 - 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. | $191.95 | $214.47 |
Student is not living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Without children. | $240.35 | $268.55 |
Couple with a combined weekly income between $552.20 and $1,150.00 - 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. | $224.51 | $250.85 |
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. | $224.51 | $250.85 |
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. | $208.25 (each) | $232.68 (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. | $275.13 | $308.04 |
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. | $275.13 | $308.04 |
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. | $257.51 (each) | $287.72 (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:
