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Partner studying

If a student's partner is studying, the partner must complete their own Student Allowance application.

Even if the partner states that they do not study more than half of a full-time course or that they are not studying a recognised programme, it is important to check the EFTS value of the partner's enrolment.

The EFTS value of the partner's enrolment will determine the student's allowance rate, or if each student can establish their own entitlement to a Student Allowance. Where a course has no EFTS value other forms of determining the quantity of study will need to be undertaken.

Any consequences for payment as a result of a change in eligibility or entitlement must be discussed with the couple.

For more information see:

Full-time study
Student couple - both eligible
Student couple - one eligible
Student couple earning not more than $552.22 per week
Student couple earning between $552.22 and $1,150.00 per week
Student with a partner
Eligibility and Entitlement
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Equivalent Full-time Student.

The EFTS value is a measure of the amount of study or workload involved in undertaking a course.

The Tertiary Education Commission confirms the EFTS value of each course as part of approving access to government funding.