At 1 January 2009
Below are Student Allowance weekly rates at 1 January 2009. Students 24 years or over do not have a parental income test, from 1 January 2009.
Single student without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross | Gross |
Under 24 years, at home | Up to $122.77 | Up to $140.31 | Up to $144.44 |
Under 24 years, away from home | Up to $153.46 | Up to $175.38 | Up to $180.54 |
Independent circumstances | $153.46 | $175.38 | $180.54 |
24+ years, at home | $147.32 | $168.37 | $173.32 |
24+ years, away from home | $184.17 | $210.48 | $219.25 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross | Gross |
With 1+ children | $263.78 | $304.93 | $320.02 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $66.53 | $76.03 | $78.27 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $99.11 | $113.27 | $116.60 |
Student with dependent partner | $306.92 | $359.54 | $374.63 |
Two students, one eligible | $184.17 | $210.48 | $219.25 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $153.46 | $175.38 | $180.54 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $66.53 | $76.03 | $78.27 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $99.11 | $113.27 | $116.60 |
Student with dependent partner, 1+ children | $306.92 | $359.54 | $374.63 |
Two students, one eligible, 1+ children | $263.78 | $304.93 | $320.02 |
Two students, both eligible, 1+ children (each) | $153.46 | $175.38 | $180.54 |
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:
