Student allowance : Contents
Free accommodation in lieu of income
If a student receives free accommodation or meals in lieu of income, then the value of the accommodation or meals should be treated as personal income for Student Allowance purposes.
Example
A student manages a hostel and in lieu of wages receives free accommodation and/or meals.
However, this may not apply to accommodation and meals provided by the student's parent or caregiver, if the student is single and younger than 24.
Legislation
- personal income (definition) regulation 2 Student Allowances Regulations 1998
