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 and it shouldnt be based on parents income.

The system for applying for student allowance needs to change because children of wealthy families that hide their money in trust funds get max allowance as well as being paid weekly by parents are eligible yet those on the cusp get nothing.

Yes but there should be other methods of means based testing e.g. not just parental 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.