Sole parents

Students who are single and have a supported child (or children) are eligible for a Student Allowance if they are either:

• tertiary students aged at least 16 years old or
• secondary students aged at least 18 years

Their rate of Student Allowance is not dependent on their parents' income, however the personal income limit applies.

Note some sole parents may be able to remain on a main benefit and study. For more information please refer to the relevant main benefit.

For more information see:

• Main benefits
• Supported child
• Eligibility and Entitlement