Students who are independent of their parents

Students under 24 are generally subject to the parental income test.

Students are treated as being independent of their parents, between the ages of 16-23 if they have:

• a supported child or
• they meet the Independent Circumstances Allowance criteria

Entitlement to a Student Allowance for these students is not based on their parents' income.

For more information see:

• Sole parents