Estimated income

Clients must advise MSD of any change in their circumstances that affects their entitlement or rate of Jobseeker Support Student Hardship, such as commencing employment.

If a client has one-off, fluctuating or casual income, it may be necessary to estimate their earnings to prevent a debt. When the client under or over estimates their income they should confirm the actual amount earned as soon as possible.

If the actual income is different to the estimated amount, it must be charged against the Jobseeker Support Student Hardship for the week it was earned or the period that it represents.

This may result in arrears or a debt for the client.

For more information about income see:

• Income change
• Calculating the benefit rate

For information about debt recovery, see:

• Debt treatment procedures [no link find out why]