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Parental income calculator

Use this calculator to find out if you might be eligible for a Student Allowance based on your parents' income and how much you might get while in study.

Please Note: this calculation is only a guide and is based on the parental income you use. Calculations are based on the primary tax code 'M'. To be eligible for a Student Allowance all other criteria must be met as well. We can't confirm if you qualify until you apply. Please also note that a Student Allowance cannot be paid if the net rate payable is less than $2.00 per week. Remember, some students may also be eligible for the Accommodation Benefit. For more details please contact us or apply online.

Income (before tax) Weekly Fortnightly Yearly
First parent:  NZ$
Second parent:  NZ$
Student:  NZ$  
Number of other full-time students (16-23 yrs)
dependent
on parental income:
Living arrangements
Student is living: with parent(s) away from parent(s)
Parents are living:
together apart

Note:

  • If you are paying market rent, select the "away from your parents" option.
  • If you only have one parent, select the "together" option.
Your estimated entitlement
Qualify for a Student Allowance?
Weekly after tax: NZ$

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