Student Allowances, which are non-refundable grants to students of limited means, are means tested and the weekly amount granted depends on residential and citizenship qualifications, age, location, marital status, dependent children as well as personal, spousal or parental income. The allowance is intended for living expenses, so most students receiving an allowance will still need a student loan to pay for their tuition fees.
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Māori electorate
Response rates from 3k New Plymouth voters.
72% Yes |
28% No |
59% Yes |
25% No |
7% Yes, it should be based off secondary/tertiary results and not the parents income |
3% No, but increase funding where the cost of living is higher |
5% Yes, but I would prefer a free education system |
1% No, there should be more restrictions |
1% Yes, and increase the amount of allowance |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 3k New Plymouth voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 3k New Plymouth voters.
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Unique answers from New Plymouth voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8DG6XT84yrs4Y
Yes, and it shouldn't be based of parents income
@6HJ3DZK4yrs4Y
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.
@8HT5FBJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but re-evaluate conditions for which a student is allowed an allowance.
@9F52S8X1yr1Y
Yes, those whose parents do not pay for their education, as well as those with low family income
@9F3563X1yr1Y
Yes based off the circumstances of the student not parents income i.e if they’re estranged
@9F34WC41yr1Y
Yes, and eligibility shouldn't be based on parents' income if the student receives no support from their parents.
@9F28WVR1yr1Y
If they are in need of financial support or struggling
@9DZ2LJ21yr1Y
Yea but it should be looked at in a wider context
