At 31 July 2024
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 31 July 2024.
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 $271.68 | Up to $303.85 |
Single student under 24, not living in a parental home | Up to $316.30 | Up to $357.94 |
Independent Circumstances Allowance | $316.30 | $357.94 |
Single student, 24 or older, living in a parental home | $307.37 | $347.12 |
Single student, 24 or older, not living in a parental home | $360.93 | $412.04 |
Single student with supported children
Rate description | Net amount after "M" tax rate | Gross amount |
Single student, with 1 or more supported children | $508.50 | $590.91 |
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 $540.20 - 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. | $630.44 | $738.71 |
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. | $360.93 | $412.04 |
Student's spouse or partner enrolled in more than half of a full-time course and gets a grant. Without children. | $316.30 (each) | $357.94 (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. | $316.30 | $357.94 |
Couple with a combined weekly income of not more than $540.20 - 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. | $662.30 | $777.33 |
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. | $508.50 | $590.91 |
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. | $348.15 | $396.54 |
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. | $332.23 (each) | $377.25 (each) |
Couple with a combined weekly income between $540.20 and $1,124.98 - 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. | $187.77 | $209.80 |
Student is not living in the same home as their spouse or partner. Without children. | $235.12 | $262.70 |
Couple with a combined weekly income between $540.20 and $1,124.98 - 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. | $219.63 | $245.40 |
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. | $219.63 | $245.40 |
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. | $203.72 (each) | $227.62 (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. | $269.14 | $300.78 |
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. | $269.14 | $300.78 |
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. | $251.91 (each) | $281.46 (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:
