At 1 October 1998
Below are Student Allowance rates at 1 October 1998. Taxable, weekly, rates are first, followed by non-taxable rates. The net rates are after tax at "M".
Single student without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Under 25 years, at home | Up to $98.21 | Up to $115.54 |
Under 25 years, away from home | Up to $122.78 | Up to $144.45 |
Independent circumstances | $122.78 | $144.45 |
25+ years, at home | $117.87 | $138.67 |
25+ years, away from home | $147.34 | $173.34 |
Single student with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
With 1 child | $211.04 | $253.26 |
With 2+ children | $230.24 | $277.57 |
Couple without dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, at home | $53.22 | $62.61 |
Student with earning partner, away from home | $79.30 | $93.29 |
Student with dependent partner | $245.56 | $296.96 |
Two students, one eligible | $147.34 | $173.34 |
Two students, both eligible (each) | $122.78 | $144.45 |
Couple with dependent children
Category | Net | Gross |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, at home | $53.22 | $62.61 |
Student with earning partner, 1+ children, away from home | $79.30 | $93.29 |
Student with dependent partner 1+ children | $260.93 | $316.42 |
Two students one eligible 1 child | $211.04 | $253.26 |
Two students one eligible 2+ children | $230.24 | $277.57 |
Two students both eligible 1+ children (each) | $130.46 | $153.48 |
Non-taxable allowances
Category | Non-taxable rate |
Accommodation benefit | Up to $40 per week |
"A" bursary | $200 per year |
"B" bursary | $100 per year |
Current rates
For the current rates see:
