Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Student allowances should only be permitted to students who work part time or casually, who do not drink alcohol , smoke or use drugs. There should be a card assigned to students that prevent them from buying alcohol, cigarettes or drugs with student allowance money, similar to job-seeker benefit rules. If it's discovered a student smells of tobacco or alcohol, they should be investigated, warned of potentially losing their Student Allowance on a three-step warning process.

Yes, but re-evaluate conditions for which a student is allowed an allowance.

Yes, those whose parents do not pay for their education, as well as those with low family income

Yes based off the circumstances of the student not parents income i.e if they’re estranged

Yes, and eligibility shouldn't be based on parents' income if the student receives no support from their parents.

If they are in need of financial support or struggling

Yea but it should be looked at in a wider context

The system should be reworked to consider more than just parental income

Yes, remove the parental income until 24 years old test and increase the allowance to an equivalent of minimum wage

Definitely not based off parents income because the richest always find ways of evading showing their wealth and offspring still benefit

No. However, more stringent controls should be put down to prevent those who should not be benefiting from this from benefit. Such as Rich children whose parents have millions tied up in trusts.

Yes, in a divorce situation, the student may only live with and be supported by one parent.

Yes, in particular if they are living away from home. There are many conditions and reasons for needing an allowance, including single parents family, low income families, domestic issues etc. I believe in equality - so people with less get the same opportunities that people with more do... Its complex...

Yes, should be done on a case-by-case basis. Many students are restricted because of their parents' income but their parents don't support them.

yes, but should be based on students income as many students do not receive financial assistance from their parents for their living expenses and/or fees for their tertiary studies regardless of their parents income.

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yes but giving money out can always lead to it being speant in un productive ways so more help and closer conversations and relations with students to keep everyone at stable when considering there health there housing clothing and kai. increasing there want to learn more with a clearer head too do so

Yes, But it shouldnt be based on a students parental income. Just because a family may earn more, does not mean they are going to financially support the student. I do believe that students should be willing to make their own income while studying but also more students need to be able to have access to allowances.

Yes, However, students also shouldn't be be restricted in the number of hours they can work before it effects their allowance. - cost of living affects everyone

If its at school why should they get an allowance If its at uni then it should be based on all aspects case by case etc

Yes - it should be based on a combination of results gained and a higher threshold for parents income

There should be way more restrictions on allowance and should not be related to parents income but instead the student and how they perform in school

Yes but all students using tertiary education in NZ should be indentured to work in NZ for at least 5 years on completing their qualification

Set up criteria for eligibility based on tertiary result/parent's income/social & economic background. Give student an opportunity to be worthy of allowances if they don't have family support

Students should be eligible for living costs when their placements are outside of their normal residence and not be linked to the parents income

Yes but they need to change the conditions of applying for the allowance. The wealthy parents who hide their income in companies and trusts must be disclosed as far too many students from wealthy families are receiving this allowance when middle income families don't meet the criteria miss out.

Student allowance should be based on more aspects than just parents income, like dependencies regardless of age, number of earning parents, immigrant status, mortgage, family health issues, etc.

Yes, it should not have to do so much with parents income as many parents do not give their children money. Furthermore students who earn an income should not have funds deducted from their allowance because of it. If they're working over the income threshold, they need the money, should not be punished for it.

Yes, BUT ONLY if tied to ALL family income, including that in tax shelters, hidden trusts, and other mechanisms.

Free for professions in need e.g nursing teachers Allied Health. Should be linked to industry needs

Subsidised to lower income, based on grades, repayable by compulsory paid governmental/municipal employment period directly after graduation for a predetermined set period

Dont allow people with family trusts to have an allowance and % of maori. Should not be based on race. Needs to be wealth tested. completely unfair

Yes, it shouldn’t be based on parents' income but on students' cost of living. Many students are not supported by their parents even when they earn more than the cut-off for student allowance.

Yes and shouldn't be based off parents income but again if you don't complete your studies then you can't get it again unless you prove yourself

Yes and more restrictions I.e. wealthy families getting allowance due to wealth tied up in business (farmers etc)

Yes, there should be a general student income for everyone. Just because their parents have money doesn't always mean they are supported by them

leave it be

it is up to you parents.

No, but only if they met the current requirements for an allowance

If it matches living costs

Yes, it should take into consideration the individuals income and living situation, not their parents situation as not everyone is fully financially supported by their parents

yes, but not on parent's income

Yes but look into more than just parents income as not all students are receiving parent help

There should be a way for students who have been cast out/not funded by their parents to be allowed to get allowance regardless that they have both parents

The allowance system should be there only to help the most in need

Yes but not have it based on parents income

Students should be eligible for an allowance according to the given requirements for being eligible to apply for an allowance

Yes- base your income of your own income, not parents

No, but there should be more restrictions on people abusing the system

Depends payments should be made directly to their accommodation provider and essentials. Not used for partying.

Yes I believe it needs to be changed as the max parent income to get a allowence is 99,000 which makes no sense for starters my dad makes more then that allown being a builder and I not living with my parent so why would I expect for them to pay for me like im still living at home

Yes even individuals whos parents are well off dont recieve financial help from their parents and it is a bold assumption that they would it shouldnt be based of the parents income it should be based of the individuals

Yes, but should be based of the student and course factor like full time vs part time. And not based on parents income.

Yes, but grades have to be maintained to qualify

As above, people from all walks of life should be enabled to engage in education to the level desired, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Student allowance should not be based on your parents income and the amount that can be earned before tax before it affects allowance should be increased due to increased minimum wage.

Only for people who need it, better checks on people who may not

Yes, but increase funding where cost of living is higher and don’t base off parents income.

Yes but only on essential things, audits included.

Yes, but it should be based off academic achievement in addition to parents’ income

Help in student loans should be open to everyone. Just because some parents earn alot of money, doesn't mean they will assist their kids. Some studies should be covered or partly covered, but comes with a clause they have to stay in that industry within in NZ for certain amount of time ie: 5 years

yes but they have to do heaps of work like gardening

yes, immigrant students that have been granted Residency status and paid taxes the previous years should be allowed to get allowance straight away.

Shouldn’t be based off your parents salary

Yes but limit application thresholds (academic merit and financial need) to provide only for those who qualify and need

Yes but increase the restrictions

If you are a student and receiving student allowance or child allowance you should be able to earn alot more before getting taxed so high

Only if, after there studys they stay in NZ for 10 years.

Yes, not all parents who have high incomes are financially supporting their children in tertiary study

Yea but not based of parents income.

Yes, provided directly by business.

It’s should be capped and if they want more money they pay back with a low interest rate over a set number of years. If over the years the rate goes up each year.

Yes, but it should not be based off parents income because technically they are adults in their own rights and shouldn't be reliant on the parents for money.

Depends how well there doing in school/life

Yes, but it should be based off your own income and Secondary/tertiary results combined

Only if the pass their courses for the year

Only if passing the papers

Yes shouldn’t get more just for being Māori

No, but i will prefer free education system

No, but increase the available student loan living costs

Only if the course benefits the country

It should not be based on Parent’s income once the person is aged 18

The tax system needs to be fixed so it's not based on parental income, therefore students whose parents wealth in assets (and are wealthy) don't get more allowance than poorer students whose parents are on a salary.

I'd prefer free education system.

asset tested not just income tested of parents

It is more complicated than simply increasing - a more intuitive assessment on who receives it and more flex in how much for those who truly need it

Yes, and should not be based on parent’s total income

Prioritise specific areas of study where NZ is failing in or where graduates leave the country e.g. Health and education sectors, job related engineers.

Means based

Yes. Basing it off of parents income is silly. Especially if they have other bills and children tk support it’s not their job to be able to pay for you

Remove the allowance and loan system and make it a flat system for everyone regardless of parents income. Something like everyone gets a loan but if you graduate you only have to pay back half.

Yes, and it should not be based off parents income

Yes for those not already receiving funds from another source or parents who are wealthy but poor on paper

No, but wipe student loans for those who complete their qualification and work in NZ for 5 years

Only if the student is studying in a field that there is a skills shortage.

Remove means testing on parent's income

Yes, the criterias need to be determined on the students living and parental input factors

Yes but it should be more accessible not just based on an income number. There are many other factors that go into a family not being able to support their child at uni.

Yes, it shouldn't be based of parent's income as some children don't live with their parents and should vary by situation.

yes but be more vigilant in recovering the allowance, all allowances must be paid back