No, there should be more restrictions

it’s not fair when the allowance is based off parents income when most students pay for university themselves

The income of parents shouldn't be a factor as it is not a true representation of their circumstances, some people have reasonable income but high leves of debt and their children are punished for this

the income of parents should not be a base for whether a person is eligible for a student allowance. Students are on their own most of the time and sometimes parents aren't able to give money to their child even if they are deemed to earn enough money.

the income of parents should not be a base for whether a person is eligible for a student allowance. Students are on their own most of the time and sometimes parents aren't able to give money to their child even if they are deemed to earn enough money.

Student allowences should have less restrictions and not based on parent earnings becuase some parents dont support thier kids when they are uni.

The income of parents is not a representation of money available for the student studying. Students are on their own most of the time and it is unfair to put all students with parents that earn above the cut in the same sector.

Students are struggling to live while studying so therefore there should not be any restrictions? A student that does NOT qualify for a student allowance has to keep working fulltime while studying and then end up with a huge student loan as at the end of it all. Bachelor of nursing is a prime example. Expected to do weeks of placement for no money?? How does a student survive 10 weeks in the last semester??

shouldn't be based on parents earning because in most situations the uni student is not supported or it is not determined as part of the questioning as to what the support relationship is. who cares if your parents make $450k collectively, if you're not seeing a cent of it and haven't for the last 5 years, why should it determine what support you get to go out and do something for yourself.

why are we putting restrictions on students trying to study? their priority isnt to find a job to survive but to pass their tests. Education should be encouraged and for a lot of people money is whats holding them back. more restrictions is stingy. the restrictions now arent fair for students thats parents earn a lot but dont financially support their children.

it is unfair for students that are not living at home to have their allowance effected by their parents income

the income of parents should not be a base for whether a person is eligible for a student allowance. Students are on their own most of the time and sometimes parents aren't able to give money to their child even if they are deemed to earn enough money.

Income of parents should not restrict students from receiving allowances. Not all parents can provide money and students have big debts and work part-full time jobs that affect their study

The debate around student allowances and the need for restrictions is complex and multifaceted. However, a counter argument against imposing more restrictions could be based on the following points:

Investment in Education: Providing student allowances can be seen as an investment in the future workforce. Education is a societal benefit, and by supporting students financially, society is investing in its own future. Well-educated citizens are more likely to contribute positively to the economy and society in the long run.
Equal Access to Education: Restricting student allowances could dispropo…  Read morertionately affect students from low-income families. By providing financial support, regardless of a student's background, there is a better chance of ensuring that everyone has equal access to education. This promotes social mobility and helps reduce inequality in the long term.
Reducing Financial Stress: College and university education can be financially burdensome. For many students, especially those without family financial support, student allowances can alleviate some of the stress associated with education costs. Reducing financial stress can lead to better academic performance and mental well-being, fostering a more successful educational experience.
Encouraging Pursuit of Higher Education: Financial support can motivate more students to pursue higher education. Without allowances, many capable students might be discouraged from enrolling in tertiary education due to the financial strain it places on them and their families. Encouraging more students to pursue higher education can lead to a more skilled workforce, which benefits society as a whole.
Economic Impact: Students often spend their allowances on various goods and services, stimulating local economies. This circulation of money can have a positive economic impact, especially in areas with a significant student population. It can create jobs and boost local businesses.
Global Competitiveness: Countries with well-educated populations are more competitive on the global stage. By investing in education and providing financial support to students, a nation can ensure it has a skilled workforce capable of innovation and adaptation, which is crucial in today's rapidly changing world.
Long-Term Benefits: Supporting students through allowances can lead to a more educated and informed citizenry. This can have long-term benefits, such as higher civic engagement, lower crime rates, and improved overall quality of life in society.
In summary, the counter argument here emphasizes the long-term societal and economic benefits of providing student allowances without imposing more restrictions. It centers on the idea that investing in education and supporting students financially is an investment in the future prosperity and well-being of society as a whole.

There shouldn't be more restrictions on student allowance since we live in a climate where costs are through the roof and it's hard enough to work part time as well as study. I lived with my mum who was a solo parent working as a nurse full time to try and support us as best as she could and I was working a minimum wage job to try and help out because of the hours it provided which covered most of the basics and not much after that. This was because Studylink deemed that my mum earned too much even though she's a nurse and I wasn't working at the time. This meant that I was in a constant state of stress during study and meant I couldn't give it my all worrying about money as well as thinking about dropping out to just work full time.

Considering most students don’t live with their parents when studying, parental income has no influence on their living situation when studying

The income of parents doesn't reflect the children's income or wellbeing and need for financial help.

Providing student allowances can be seen as an investment in the future workforce. Education is a societal benefit, and by supporting students financially, society is investing in its own future. Well-educated citizens are more likely to contribute positively to the economy and society in the long run.

Restricting student allowances could disproportionately affect students from low-income families. By providing financial support, regardless of a student's background, there is a better chance of ensuring everyone has equal access to education. This promotes social mobility and helps reduce inequality in the long term.

University is about educating the younger population and supporting people that need support is the right thing to do.

If a student is paying off student loans, it can be hard to pay on time, a loan could benefit them into being able to pay off debts that they owe.

Students who are not living with parents or don’t rely on them financially are not able to get allowance due to having their parents salary recorded and linked to applicant when trying to get allowance.

There should be less, the government should not assume that students get financial support from their parents.

people may spend this student allowance on things such as alcohol or perhaps drugs which are not necessary to their degree and lifestyle.

Students need to learn how to use their allowance properly and will need money to pay for all their stationary , books and other requirements for school.

There should be more restrictions for the parental income thresholds. In that if they are part of a trust or company structure that benefits them consistently at or more of the income threshold they should also be excluded.

The current requirements to receive a student allowance are outdated. They require that student's parents income is below a nonmember that has not been adjusted for the current cost of living crisis we are all facing and means many student's who lie just out of reach of the student allowance are really struggling and falling through the gaps in policy. Students with parents whose salaries lie on the boundary for the student allowance requirement be fully supported by their parents in this current economy and are missing out on the mental and physical relief that a student allowance…  Read more provides forced instead to work 30ish hours a week to make rent and max out their student loan.

The restrictions are already strict. NZ expected parents to be helping funding their child's tertiary education and living until the age of 24. Yet most parents stop helping or are unable to help after the age of 18. Somehow farmers can hide their $ in assets so the wealthy kids get free $ student allowance *so yes more restrictions there -make it fair or take the restrictions away) yet those that come from urban backgrounds cant do that and have to opt in for student loan. The system is cooked.

There are far to many loopholes and restrictions that don't allow most kids who need the allowance to get it, they need closer inspections then paperwork.

Why when people who go into trade work get paid to learn? How is that right that someone can finish their studies and be ready to buy and house and the other is $80 grand deep into student loans?

I think their should be restrictions on student allowance when it comes to spending. Students shouldn’t be able to spend all their money on alcohol, partying & drugs when their a full time working families who are struggling to feed themselves & kids

Currently people doing nothing receive more than students studying to become working members of the community. Encourage study and work. Discourage able bodied camping out for life on a benefit and feeling like victims. Self worth grows from volunteering, working, contributing to the care of the community.

Disagree, there are resident students for less than 3 years but that have lived most of their lives in NZ that cannot afford university and can’t apply for student allowance, however, the income of a person should be analyzed beforehand so the allowance is provided for those who actually need it.

Students have to pay so much money to study and have little opportunity to work so they should have more opportunity to study.

Studing full time people don’t have time to work and parents can’t afford to be giving kids there money

students would be more motivated to study if they going to receive more allowances but yeah it's also depends on how they perform on class, those performing well deserve to receive more

the student are our future generation and if they are worrying about money all the time they are not getting the most out of their education

Whoever created this answer should try being a student in Auckland trying to pay for rent, food, petrol, cost of class equipment etc with only $330 and then get back to me. RIDICULOUS. No one can live off that with the ridiculous price of food and petrol alone sucks it all up. Rent is already well over $200 before bills easily. It's disgusting we're expected to live off that and can't earn more than that a week alongside it or it's taken away. And that is even if you have the time to hold down a part time job.

All students struggle with studying and trying to make enough money to fund their studies and rent etc

Students should be enabled more to learn and develop the intellectual output of our country. We have the potential to be a powerhouse in the tech industry with our neutrality and global position. Currently our students are far worse off financially then those on the doll. Pushing allowance, and post graduate scholarships at least up to the minimum wage would stop the brain drain, and help accelerate this potential future

Student allowance will give students more assurance and reduce stress if needing to work while studying just to afford to live

less people will be able to afford university which therefore leads to a decrease in the amount of qualified people in this country

I think it’s hard for both students and parents especially if like us we are just surviving on two wages but ours kids don’t qualify for student allowance