Jobseeker Support Student Hardship rates

Weekly payment rates for Jobseeker Support Student Hardship

How much you get for Jobseeker Support Student Hardship depends on your situation.

  • Single, 16- 17

    This rate may reduce because of your income.

    After tax Before Tax
    $200.60 $224.13

  • Single, 18-19

    This rate may reduce because of your income.

    If you: After tax Before tax
    live with parents $175.48 $196.07
    don't live with parents $213.10 $238.10

  • Single, 20-24

    This rate may reduce because of your income.

    After tax Before tax
    $213.10 $238.10

  • Single, 25 or over

    These rates may reduce because of your income.

    After tax Before tax
    $250.74 $281.08

  • Single with children

    This rate may reduce because of your income.

    After tax Before tax
    $375.15 $431.91

    If you have shared care of your children, it could affect your payments.

  • Partner, no children

    This rate may reduce because of your and your partner's income.

    After tax Before tax
    Total $401.20 $448.26
    Each $200.60 $224.13

  • Partner, with children

    This rate may reduce because of your and your partner's income.

    After tax Before tax
    Total $428.06 $478.28
    Each $214.03 $239.14

    If you have shared care of your children, it could affect your payments.

  • Been in hospital for more than 13 weeks

    If you've been in hospital for more than 13 weeks, your benefit rate will reduce to $46.03 after tax, unless you have a partner and child.